What is 57/63 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{63} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{57}{63} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{63} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{456}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $315$. The GCD of $456$ and $315$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 3}{315 \div 3} = \frac{152}{105}$

Answer $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{152}{105}$

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