What is 61/75 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{61}{75}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{75} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{61}{75} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{75} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{549}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{549}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $549$ and $600$. The GCD of $549$ and $600$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{549 \div 3}{600 \div 3} = \frac{183}{200}$

Answer $\frac{61}{75}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{183}{200}$

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