What is 62/24 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{24} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{62}{24} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{24} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{310}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $24$. The GCD of $310$ and $24$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 2}{24 \div 2} = \frac{155}{12}$

Answer $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{155}{12}$

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