What is 60/24 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{540}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $24$. The GCD of $540$ and $24$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 12}{24 \div 12} = \frac{45}{2}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{45}{2}$

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