What is 33/12 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{33}{12}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{12} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{33}{12} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{12} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{165}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $48$. The GCD of $165$ and $48$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 3}{48 \div 3} = \frac{55}{16}$

Answer $\frac{33}{12}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{55}{16}$

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