What is 12/75 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{75} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{12}{75} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{75} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{72}{375}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{375}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $375$. The GCD of $72$ and $375$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 3}{375 \div 3} = \frac{24}{125}$

Answer $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{24}{125}$

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