What is 89/60 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{89}{60}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{60} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{89}{60} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{60} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{178}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{178}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $178$ and $300$. The GCD of $178$ and $300$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{178 \div 2}{300 \div 2} = \frac{89}{150}$

Answer $\frac{89}{60}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{89}{150}$

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