What is 60/53 Divided By 9/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 9 = 477$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{53} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{120}{477}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{477}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $477$. The GCD of $120$ and $477$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 3}{477 \div 3} = \frac{40}{159}$

Answer $\frac{60}{53}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{40}{159}$

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