What is 60/88 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{60}{88}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{88} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{60}{88} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 8 = 704$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{88} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{540}{704}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{540}{704}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $540$ and $704$. The GCD of $540$ and $704$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{540 \div 4}{704 \div 4} = \frac{135}{176}$

Answer $\frac{60}{88}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{135}{176}$

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