What is 28/60 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{60} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{28}{60} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{60} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{84}{480}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{480}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $480$. The GCD of $84$ and $480$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 12}{480 \div 12} = \frac{7}{40}$

Answer $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{7}{40}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,