What is 24/70 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{24}{70}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{70} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{24}{70} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 6 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{70} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{120}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $420$. The GCD of $120$ and $420$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 60}{420 \div 60} = \frac{2}{7}$

Answer $\frac{24}{70}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{2}{7}$

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