What is 28/60 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{60} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{28}{60} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{60} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{224}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{224}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $224$ and $540$. The GCD of $224$ and $540$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{224 \div 4}{540 \div 4} = \frac{56}{135}$

Answer $\frac{28}{60}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{56}{135}$

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