What is 60/85 Divided By 9/1

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 9 = 765$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{85} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{60}{765}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{765}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $765$. The GCD of $60$ and $765$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 15}{765 \div 15} = \frac{4}{51}$

Answer $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{4}{51}$

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