What is 26/24 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{24} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{26}{24} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{24} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{78}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $120$. The GCD of $78$ and $120$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 6}{120 \div 6} = \frac{13}{20}$

Answer $\frac{26}{24}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{13}{20}$

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