What is 34/57 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{34}{57}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{57} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{34}{57} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{57} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{170}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $456$. The GCD of $170$ and $456$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{456 \div 2} = \frac{85}{228}$

Answer $\frac{34}{57}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{85}{228}$

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