What is 75/60 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{75}{60}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{60} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{75}{60} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{60} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{225}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $60$. The GCD of $225$ and $60$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 15}{60 \div 15} = \frac{15}{4}$

Answer $\frac{75}{60}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{15}{4}$

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