What is 24/57 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{24}{57}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{57} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{24}{57} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{57} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{120}{513}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{513}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $513$. The GCD of $120$ and $513$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 3}{513 \div 3} = \frac{40}{171}$

Answer $\frac{24}{57}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{40}{171}$

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