What is 61/24 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{24} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{61}{24} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{24} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{244}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{244}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $244$ and $120$. The GCD of $244$ and $120$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{244 \div 4}{120 \div 4} = \frac{61}{30}$

Answer $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{61}{30}$

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