What is 60/75 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{60}{75}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{75} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{60}{75} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{75} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{540}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $225$. The GCD of $540$ and $225$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 45}{225 \div 45} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{60}{75}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{12}{5}$

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