What is 60/72 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{72} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{60}{72} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{72} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{240}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $216$. The GCD of $240$ and $216$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 24}{216 \div 24} = \frac{10}{9}$

Answer $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{10}{9}$

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