What is 62/60 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{62}{60}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{60} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{62}{60} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 8 = 496$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{60} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{496}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{496}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $496$ and $300$. The GCD of $496$ and $300$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{496 \div 4}{300 \div 4} = \frac{124}{75}$

Answer $\frac{62}{60}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{124}{75}$

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