What is 22/33 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{22}{33}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{33} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{22}{33} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 3 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{33} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{66}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $165$. The GCD of $66$ and $165$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 33}{165 \div 33} = \frac{2}{5}$

Answer $\frac{22}{33}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{2}{5}$

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