What is 60/39 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{60}{39}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{39} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{60}{39} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{39} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{300}{117}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{117}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $117$. The GCD of $300$ and $117$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 3}{117 \div 3} = \frac{100}{39}$

Answer $\frac{60}{39}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{100}{39}$

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