Calculate the simplification number and the numerator.
First, calculate the simplification number by dividing the two denominators.
Second, calculate the numerator by dividing it by the simplification number.
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Step 1: Calculate the Simplification Number
To calculate the simplification number, divide the denominator of the first fraction (100) by the denominator of the simplified fraction (5):
Simplification Number = 100 ÷ 5 = 20
Step 2: Calculate the numerator
To calculate the numerator of the simplified fraction, divide the numerator of the first fraction (60) by the simplification number (20):
Numerator = 60 ÷ 20 = 3
