What is 39/60 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{60} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{39}{60} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{60} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{195}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{195}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $195$ and $540$. The GCD of $195$ and $540$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{195 \div 15}{540 \div 15} = \frac{13}{36}$

Answer $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{13}{36}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,