What is 60/50 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{50} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{60}{50} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{50} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{240}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $400$. The GCD of $240$ and $400$ is $80$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 80}{400 \div 80} = \frac{3}{5}$

Answer $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{3}{5}$

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