What is 57/27 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{27} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{57}{27} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{27} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{171}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{171}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $171$ and $135$. The GCD of $171$ and $135$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{171 \div 9}{135 \div 9} = \frac{19}{15}$

Answer $\frac{57}{27}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{19}{15}$

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