What is 48/12 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{12} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{48}{12} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{12} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{144}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $60$. The GCD of $144$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{48}{12}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{12}{5}$

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