What is 60/48 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{48} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{60}{48} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{48} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{120}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $288$. The GCD of $120$ and $288$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{288 \div 24} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{5}{12}$

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