What is 57/19 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{57}{19}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{19} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{57}{19} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 3 = 57$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{19} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{285}{57}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{57}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $57$. The GCD of $285$ and $57$ is $57$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 57}{57 \div 57} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{57}{19}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{5}{1}$

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