What is 60/57 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{57} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{60}{57} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{57} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{240}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $285$. The GCD of $240$ and $285$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 15}{285 \div 15} = \frac{16}{19}$

Answer $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{16}{19}$

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