What is 12/70 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{70} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{12}{70} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{70} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{48}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $350$. The GCD of $48$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{24}{175}$

Answer $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{24}{175}$

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