What is 19/60 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{19}{60} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{95}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{95}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $95$ and $60$. The GCD of $95$ and $60$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{95 \div 5}{60 \div 5} = \frac{19}{12}$

Answer $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{19}{12}$

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