What is 60/74 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{74} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{60}{74} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 6 = 444$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{74} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{480}{444}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{444}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $444$. The GCD of $480$ and $444$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 12}{444 \div 12} = \frac{40}{37}$

Answer $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{40}{37}$

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