What is 33/81 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{33}{81}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{81} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{33}{81} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{81} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{165}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $162$. The GCD of $165$ and $162$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 3}{162 \div 3} = \frac{55}{54}$

Answer $\frac{33}{81}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{55}{54}$

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