What is 60/35 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{35} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{60}{35} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{35} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{420}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $280$. The GCD of $420$ and $280$ is $140$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 140}{280 \div 140} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{3}{2}$

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