What is 28/60 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{60} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{28}{60} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{60} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{140}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $120$. The GCD of $140$ and $120$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{120 \div 20} = \frac{7}{6}$

Answer $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{7}{6}$

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