What is 12/48 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{48} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{12}{48} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{48} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{36}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $240$. The GCD of $36$ and $240$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 12}{240 \div 12} = \frac{3}{20}$

Answer $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{3}{20}$

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