What is 18/24 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{18}{24}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{24} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{18}{24} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 5 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{24} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{90}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $96$. The GCD of $90$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{15}{16}$

Answer $\frac{18}{24}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{15}{16}$

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