What is 54/28 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{54}{28}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{28} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{54}{28} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{28} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{162}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $140$. The GCD of $162$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{81}{70}$

Answer $\frac{54}{28}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{81}{70}$

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