What is 24/75 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{24}{75}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{75} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{24}{75} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{75} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{48}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $375$. The GCD of $48$ and $375$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 3}{375 \div 3} = \frac{16}{125}$

Answer $\frac{24}{75}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{16}{125}$

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