What is 48/12 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{12} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{48}{12} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{12} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{240}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $12$. The GCD of $240$ and $12$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 12}{12 \div 12} = \frac{20}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{20}{1}$

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