What is 57/60 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{57}{60}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{60} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{57}{60} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{60} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{513}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{513}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $513$ and $180$. The GCD of $513$ and $180$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{513 \div 9}{180 \div 9} = \frac{57}{20}$

Answer $\frac{57}{60}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{57}{20}$

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