What is 60/53 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{53} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{60}{53} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{53} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{540}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $106$. The GCD of $540$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{270}{53}$

Answer $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{270}{53}$

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