What is 28/12 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{12} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{28}{12} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{12} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{84}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $60$. The GCD of $84$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{7}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{7}{5}$

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