What is 12/24 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{24} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{12}{24} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 3 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{24} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{60}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $72$. The GCD of $60$ and $72$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{72 \div 12} = \frac{5}{6}$

Answer $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{5}{6}$

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