What is 75/12 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{12} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{75}{12} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{12} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{150}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $96$. The GCD of $150$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{25}{16}$

Answer $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{25}{16}$

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