What is 57/33 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{57}{33}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{33} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{57}{33} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{33} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{285}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $264$. The GCD of $285$ and $264$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 3}{264 \div 3} = \frac{95}{88}$

Answer $\frac{57}{33}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{95}{88}$

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