What is 60/48 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{48} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{60}{48} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{48} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{240}{384}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{384}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $384$. The GCD of $240$ and $384$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 48}{384 \div 48} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{60}{48}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{5}{8}$

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