What is 48/24 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{48}{24}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{24} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{48}{24} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{24} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{336}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $120$. The GCD of $336$ and $120$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 24}{120 \div 24} = \frac{14}{5}$

Answer $\frac{48}{24}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{14}{5}$

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