What is 22/24 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{22}{24}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{24} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{22}{24} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{24} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{154}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{154}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $154$ and $120$. The GCD of $154$ and $120$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{154 \div 2}{120 \div 2} = \frac{77}{60}$

Answer $\frac{22}{24}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{77}{60}$

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