What is 60/72 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{72} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{60}{72} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{72} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{60}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $648$. The GCD of $60$ and $648$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 12}{648 \div 12} = \frac{5}{54}$

Answer $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{5}{54}$

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