What is 60/12 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{12} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{60}{12} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{12} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{240}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $72$. The GCD of $240$ and $72$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 24}{72 \div 24} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{60}{12}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{10}{3}$

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