What is 75/60 Divided By 3/1

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{60} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{75}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{75}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $75$ and $180$. The GCD of $75$ and $180$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{75 \div 15}{180 \div 15} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{75}{60}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{5}{12}$

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