What is 18/60 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{18}{60}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{60} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{18}{60} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{60} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{72}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $420$. The GCD of $72$ and $420$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 12}{420 \div 12} = \frac{6}{35}$

Answer $\frac{18}{60}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{6}{35}$

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