What is 12/75 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{75} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{12}{75} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 4 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{75} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{60}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $300$. The GCD of $60$ and $300$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 60}{300 \div 60} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{1}{5}$

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