What is 48/60 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{60} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{48}{60} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{60} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{336}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{336}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $336$ and $540$. The GCD of $336$ and $540$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{336 \div 12}{540 \div 12} = \frac{28}{45}$

Answer $\frac{48}{60}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{28}{45}$

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