What is 60/99 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{99} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{60}{99} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{99} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{480}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $495$. The GCD of $480$ and $495$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 15}{495 \div 15} = \frac{32}{33}$

Answer $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{32}{33}$

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