What is 60/35 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{35} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{60}{35} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{35} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{480}{105}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{105}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $105$. The GCD of $480$ and $105$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 15}{105 \div 15} = \frac{32}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{32}{7}$

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