What is 60/88 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{60}{88}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{88} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{60}{88} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 6 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{88} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{360}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $176$. The GCD of $360$ and $176$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 8}{176 \div 8} = \frac{45}{22}$

Answer $\frac{60}{88}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{45}{22}$

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