What is 60/72 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{72} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{60}{72} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{72} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{180}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $648$. The GCD of $180$ and $648$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 36}{648 \div 36} = \frac{5}{18}$

Answer $\frac{60}{72}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{5}{18}$

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