What is 75/12 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{12} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{75}{12} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{12} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{375}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $96$. The GCD of $375$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{125}{32}$

Answer $\frac{75}{12}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{125}{32}$

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