What is 12/53 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{12}{53}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{53} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{12}{53} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 6 = 318$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{53} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{60}{318}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{318}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $318$. The GCD of $60$ and $318$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 6}{318 \div 6} = \frac{10}{53}$

Answer $\frac{12}{53}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{10}{53}$

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