What is 24/85 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{85} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{24}{85} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{85} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{144}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $340$. The GCD of $144$ and $340$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 4}{340 \div 4} = \frac{36}{85}$

Answer $\frac{24}{85}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{36}{85}$

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