What is 60/42 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{42} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{60}{42} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{42} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{240}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $378$. The GCD of $240$ and $378$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 6}{378 \div 6} = \frac{40}{63}$

Answer $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{40}{63}$

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