What is 60/53 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{53} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{60}{53} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{53} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{240}{265}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{265}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $265$. The GCD of $240$ and $265$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 5}{265 \div 5} = \frac{48}{53}$

Answer $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{48}{53}$

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