What is 19/85 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{19}{85}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{85} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{19}{85} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{85} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{95}{255}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{95}{255}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $95$ and $255$. The GCD of $95$ and $255$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{95 \div 5}{255 \div 5} = \frac{19}{51}$

Answer $\frac{19}{85}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{19}{51}$

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