What is 81/60 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{81}{60}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{60} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{81}{60} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{60} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{162}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $300$. The GCD of $162$ and $300$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 6}{300 \div 6} = \frac{27}{50}$

Answer $\frac{81}{60}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{27}{50}$

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