What is 24/85 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{85} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{24}{85} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{85} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{120}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $340$. The GCD of $120$ and $340$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 20}{340 \div 20} = \frac{6}{17}$

Answer $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{6}{17}$

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