What is 33/17 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{33}{17}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{17} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{33}{17} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{17} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{165}{136}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{165}{136}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $165$ and $136$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{33}{17}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{165}{136}$

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