What is 24/88 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{24}{88}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{88} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{24}{88} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{88} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{96}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $440$. The GCD of $96$ and $440$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 8}{440 \div 8} = \frac{12}{55}$

Answer $\frac{24}{88}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{12}{55}$

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