What is 60/48 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{48} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{60}{48} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{48} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{60}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $240$. The GCD of $60$ and $240$ is $60$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 60}{240 \div 60} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{1}{4}$

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