What is 60/42 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{42} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{60}{42} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{42} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{420}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $378$. The GCD of $420$ and $378$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 42}{378 \div 42} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer $\frac{60}{42}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{10}{9}$

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