What is 24/17 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{24}{17}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{17} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{24}{17} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 9 = 153$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{17} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{120}{153}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{153}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $153$. The GCD of $120$ and $153$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 3}{153 \div 3} = \frac{40}{51}$

Answer $\frac{24}{17}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{40}{51}$

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