What is 12/62 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{12}{62}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{62} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{62} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{62} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{24}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $310$. The GCD of $24$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{12}{155}$

Answer $\frac{12}{62}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{155}$

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