What is 43/24 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{43}{24}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{24} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{43}{24} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{24} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{86}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{86}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $86$ and $120$. The GCD of $86$ and $120$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{86 \div 2}{120 \div 2} = \frac{43}{60}$

Answer $\frac{43}{24}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{43}{60}$

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