What is 60/24 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{300}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $144$. The GCD of $300$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{25}{12}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{25}{12}$

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