What is 72/12 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{12} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{72}{12} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{12} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{144}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $60$. The GCD of $144$ and $60$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 12}{60 \div 12} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{5}$

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