What is 60/17 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{60}{17}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{17} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{60}{17} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{17} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{420}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $51$. The GCD of $420$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{140}{17}$

Answer $\frac{60}{17}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{140}{17}$

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