What is 60/28 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{60}{28}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{28} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{60}{28} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{28} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{180}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $140$. The GCD of $180$ and $140$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 20}{140 \div 20} = \frac{9}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{28}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{9}{7}$

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