What is 38/81 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{38}{81}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{81} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{38}{81} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{81} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{114}{405}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{405}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $405$. The GCD of $114$ and $405$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 3}{405 \div 3} = \frac{38}{135}$

Answer $\frac{38}{81}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{38}{135}$

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