What is 53/75 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{53}{75}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{75} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{53}{75} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{75} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{265}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{265}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $265$ and $225$. The GCD of $265$ and $225$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{265 \div 5}{225 \div 5} = \frac{53}{45}$

Answer $\frac{53}{75}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{53}{45}$

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