What is 12/60 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{12}{60}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{60} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{12}{60} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{60} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{108}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $240$. The GCD of $108$ and $240$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{240 \div 12} = \frac{9}{20}$

Answer $\frac{12}{60}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{9}{20}$

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