What is 28/60 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{60} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{28}{60} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{60} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{252}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $420$. The GCD of $252$ and $420$ is $84$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 84}{420 \div 84} = \frac{3}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{3}{5}$

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