What is 60/85 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{85} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{60}{85} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{85} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{540}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $85$. The GCD of $540$ and $85$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 5}{85 \div 5} = \frac{108}{17}$

Answer $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{108}{17}$

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