What is 57/72 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{72} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{57}{72} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{72} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{285}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $216$. The GCD of $285$ and $216$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 3}{216 \div 3} = \frac{95}{72}$

Answer $\frac{57}{72}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{95}{72}$

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