What is 24/99 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{24}{99}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{99} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{24}{99} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{99} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{120}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $297$. The GCD of $120$ and $297$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 3}{297 \div 3} = \frac{40}{99}$

Answer $\frac{24}{99}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{40}{99}$

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