What is 75/28 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{75}{28}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{28} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{75}{28} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{28} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{75}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{75}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $75$ and $140$. The GCD of $75$ and $140$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{75 \div 5}{140 \div 5} = \frac{15}{28}$

Answer $\frac{75}{28}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{15}{28}$

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