What is 60/27 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{60}{27}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{27} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{60}{27} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{27} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{480}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $189$. The GCD of $480$ and $189$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 3}{189 \div 3} = \frac{160}{63}$

Answer $\frac{60}{27}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{160}{63}$

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