What is 24/48 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{48} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{24}{48} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{48} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{120}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $144$. The GCD of $120$ and $144$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{144 \div 24} = \frac{5}{6}$

Answer $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{5}{6}$

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