What is 60/12 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{12} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{60}{12} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{12} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{180}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $48$. The GCD of $180$ and $48$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 12}{48 \div 12} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{15}{4}$

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