What is 60/28 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{60}{28}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{28} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{60}{28} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{28} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{60}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $84$. The GCD of $60$ and $84$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{84 \div 12} = \frac{5}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{28}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{5}{7}$

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