What is 24/48 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{48} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{24}{48} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{48} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{120}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $336$. The GCD of $120$ and $336$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{336 \div 24} = \frac{5}{14}$

Answer $\frac{24}{48}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{5}{14}$

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