What is 60/24 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 7 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{120}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $168$. The GCD of $120$ and $168$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{168 \div 24} = \frac{5}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{5}{7}$

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