What is 12/76 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{76} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{12}{76} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 5 = 380$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{76} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{36}{380}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{380}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $380$. The GCD of $36$ and $380$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 4}{380 \div 4} = \frac{9}{95}$

Answer $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{9}{95}$

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