What is 24/12 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{12} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{24}{12} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{12} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{120}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $108$. The GCD of $120$ and $108$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 12}{108 \div 12} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{10}{9}$

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