What is 54/60 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{54}{60}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{60} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{54}{60} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{60} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{270}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $420$. The GCD of $270$ and $420$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 30}{420 \div 30} = \frac{9}{14}$

Answer $\frac{54}{60}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{9}{14}$

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