What is 75/24 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{75}{24}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{24} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{75}{24} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 5 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{24} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{225}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $120$. The GCD of $225$ and $120$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 15}{120 \div 15} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{75}{24}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{15}{8}$

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