What is 60/54 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{60}{54}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{54} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{60}{54} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{54} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{300}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $108$. The GCD of $300$ and $108$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 12}{108 \div 12} = \frac{25}{9}$

Answer $\frac{60}{54}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{25}{9}$

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