What is 75/60 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{75}{60}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{60} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{75}{60} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{60} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{375}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $60$. The GCD of $375$ and $60$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 15}{60 \div 15} = \frac{25}{4}$

Answer $\frac{75}{60}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{25}{4}$

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