What is 60/35 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{35} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{60}{35} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{35} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{360}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $280$. The GCD of $360$ and $280$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 40}{280 \div 40} = \frac{9}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{9}{7}$

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