What is 28/60 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{60} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{28}{60} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{60} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{140}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $540$. The GCD of $140$ and $540$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{540 \div 20} = \frac{7}{27}$

Answer $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{7}{27}$

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