What is 33/39 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{33}{39}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{39} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{33}{39} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{39} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{165}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $312$. The GCD of $165$ and $312$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 3}{312 \div 3} = \frac{55}{104}$

Answer $\frac{33}{39}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{55}{104}$

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