What is 60/24 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{480}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $96$. The GCD of $480$ and $96$ is $96$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 96}{96 \div 96} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{5}{1}$

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