What is 12/85 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{12}{85}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{85} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{12}{85} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{85} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{60}{680}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{680}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $680$. The GCD of $60$ and $680$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 20}{680 \div 20} = \frac{3}{34}$

Answer $\frac{12}{85}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{3}{34}$

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