What is 60/38 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{60}{38}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{38} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{60}{38} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{38} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{540}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $266$. The GCD of $540$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{270}{133}$

Answer $\frac{60}{38}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{270}{133}$

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