What is 60/63 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{60}{63}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{63} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{60}{63} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{63} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{540}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $315$. The GCD of $540$ and $315$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 45}{315 \div 45} = \frac{12}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{63}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{12}{7}$

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