What is 89/60 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{89}{60}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{60} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{89}{60} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 9 = 801$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{60} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{801}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{801}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $801$ and $120$. The GCD of $801$ and $120$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{801 \div 3}{120 \div 3} = \frac{267}{40}$

Answer $\frac{89}{60}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{267}{40}$

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