What is 12/62 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{12}{62}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{62} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{12}{62} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{62} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{36}{310}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{310}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $310$. The GCD of $36$ and $310$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 2}{310 \div 2} = \frac{18}{155}$

Answer $\frac{12}{62}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{18}{155}$

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