What is 24/60 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{24}{60}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{60} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{24}{60} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{60} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{72}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $120$. The GCD of $72$ and $120$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 24}{120 \div 24} = \frac{3}{5}$

Answer $\frac{24}{60}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{3}{5}$

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