What is 12/75 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{75} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{12}{75} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{75} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{60}{525}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{525}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $525$. The GCD of $60$ and $525$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 15}{525 \div 15} = \frac{4}{35}$

Answer $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{4}{35}$

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