What is 60/39 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{60}{39}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{39} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{60}{39} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{39} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{120}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $312$. The GCD of $120$ and $312$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 24}{312 \div 24} = \frac{5}{13}$

Answer $\frac{60}{39}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{5}{13}$

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