What is 60/89 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{60}{89}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{89} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{60}{89} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 3 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 5 = 445$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{89} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{180}{445}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{445}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $445$. The GCD of $180$ and $445$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 5}{445 \div 5} = \frac{36}{89}$

Answer $\frac{60}{89}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{36}{89}$

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