What is 60/24 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{120}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $192$. The GCD of $120$ and $192$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{192 \div 24} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{5}{8}$

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