What is 60/85 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{85} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{60}{85} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{85} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{180}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $340$. The GCD of $180$ and $340$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 20}{340 \div 20} = \frac{9}{17}$

Answer $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{9}{17}$

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