What is 34/60 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{34}{60}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{60} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{34}{60} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{60} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{272}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{272}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $272$ and $540$. The GCD of $272$ and $540$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{272 \div 4}{540 \div 4} = \frac{68}{135}$

Answer $\frac{34}{60}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{68}{135}$

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