What is 12/48 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{48} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{12}{48} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{48} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{60}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $96$. The GCD of $60$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{8}$

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