What is 60/53 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{53} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{60}{53} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{53} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{120}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $424$. The GCD of $120$ and $424$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 8}{424 \div 8} = \frac{15}{53}$

Answer $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{15}{53}$

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