What is 54/62 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{62} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{54}{62} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 3 = 186$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{62} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{270}{186}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{186}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $186$. The GCD of $270$ and $186$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 6}{186 \div 6} = \frac{45}{31}$

Answer $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{45}{31}$

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