What is 60/75 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{60}{75}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{75} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{60}{75} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{75} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{60}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $225$. The GCD of $60$ and $225$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 15}{225 \div 15} = \frac{4}{15}$

Answer $\frac{60}{75}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{4}{15}$

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