What is 33/75 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{33}{75}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{75} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{33}{75} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{75} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{165}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $75$. The GCD of $165$ and $75$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 15}{75 \div 15} = \frac{11}{5}$

Answer $\frac{33}{75}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{11}{5}$

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