What is 62/12 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{62}{12}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{12} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{62}{12} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 3 = 186$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{12} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{186}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{186}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $186$ and $60$. The GCD of $186$ and $60$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{186 \div 6}{60 \div 6} = \frac{31}{10}$

Answer $\frac{62}{12}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{31}{10}$

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