What is 24/38 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{38} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{24}{38} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 6 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{38} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{120}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $228$. The GCD of $120$ and $228$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 12}{228 \div 12} = \frac{10}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{38}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{10}{19}$

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