What is 12/72 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{72} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{12}{72} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{72} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{60}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $144$. The GCD of $60$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{12}$

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