What is 27/57 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{27}{57}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{27}{57} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{27}{57} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 7 = 399$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{27}{57} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{135}{399}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{399}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $399$. The GCD of $135$ and $399$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 3}{399 \div 3} = \frac{45}{133}$

Answer $\frac{27}{57}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{45}{133}$

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