What is 12/60 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{12}{60}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{60} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{12}{60} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{60} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{12}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $300$. The GCD of $12$ and $300$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{300 \div 12} = \frac{1}{25}$

Answer $\frac{12}{60}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{1}{25}$

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