What is 75/12 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{12} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{75}{12} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{12} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{600}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $72$. The GCD of $600$ and $72$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 24}{72 \div 24} = \frac{25}{3}$

Answer $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{25}{3}$

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