What is 28/24 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{28}{24}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{24} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{28}{24} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{24} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{56}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{56}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $56$ and $120$. The GCD of $56$ and $120$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{56 \div 8}{120 \div 8} = \frac{7}{15}$

Answer $\frac{28}{24}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{7}{15}$

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