What is 72/60 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{72}{60}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{60} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{72}{60} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 9 = 540$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{60} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{216}{540}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{540}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $540$. The GCD of $216$ and $540$ is $108$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 108}{540 \div 108} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{72}{60}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{2}{5}$

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