What is 19/60 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{60} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{19}{60} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 9 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{60} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{171}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $420$. The GCD of $171$ and $420$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 3}{420 \div 3} = \frac{57}{140}$

Answer $\frac{19}{60}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{57}{140}$

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