What is 24/33 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{24}{33}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{33} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{24}{33} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{33} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{120}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $99$. The GCD of $120$ and $99$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 3}{99 \div 3} = \frac{40}{33}$

Answer $\frac{24}{33}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{40}{33}$

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