What is 48/60 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{60} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{48}{60} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{60} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{192}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{192}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $192$ and $300$. The GCD of $192$ and $300$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{192 \div 12}{300 \div 12} = \frac{16}{25}$

Answer $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{16}{25}$

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