What is 62/24 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{24} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{62}{24} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{24} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{558}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $120$. The GCD of $558$ and $120$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 6}{120 \div 6} = \frac{93}{20}$

Answer $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{93}{20}$

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