What is 60/12 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{12} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{60}{12} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{12} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{360}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $60$. The GCD of $360$ and $60$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 60}{60 \div 60} = \frac{6}{1}$

Answer $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{6}{1}$

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