What is 60/42 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{42} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{60}{42} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{42} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{360}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $168$. The GCD of $360$ and $168$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 24}{168 \div 24} = \frac{15}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{15}{7}$

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