What is 60/72 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{72} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{60}{72} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{72} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{540}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $288$. The GCD of $540$ and $288$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 36}{288 \div 36} = \frac{15}{8}$

Answer $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{15}{8}$

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