What is 60/57 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{57} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{60}{57} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{57} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{480}{513}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{513}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $513$. The GCD of $480$ and $513$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 3}{513 \div 3} = \frac{160}{171}$

Answer $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{160}{171}$

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