What is 60/81 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{60}{81}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{81} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{60}{81} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{81} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{540}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $162$. The GCD of $540$ and $162$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 54}{162 \div 54} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{60}{81}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{10}{3}$

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