What is 24/11 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{24}{11}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{11} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{24}{11} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 8 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{11} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{120}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $88$. The GCD of $120$ and $88$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 8}{88 \div 8} = \frac{15}{11}$

Answer $\frac{24}{11}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{15}{11}$

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