What is 60/50 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{50} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{60}{50} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 9 = 450$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{50} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{300}{450}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{450}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $450$. The GCD of $300$ and $450$ is $150$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 150}{450 \div 150} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{60}{50}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{2}{3}$

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