What is 60/19 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{60}{19}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{19} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{60}{19} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{19} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{480}{95}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{95}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $95$. The GCD of $480$ and $95$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 5}{95 \div 5} = \frac{96}{19}$

Answer $\frac{60}{19}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{96}{19}$

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