What is 24/74 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{74} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{24}{74} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{74} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{144}{370}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{370}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $370$. The GCD of $144$ and $370$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 2}{370 \div 2} = \frac{72}{185}$

Answer $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{72}{185}$

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