What is 57/75 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{57}{75}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{75} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{57}{75} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{75} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{285}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $600$. The GCD of $285$ and $600$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 15}{600 \div 15} = \frac{19}{40}$

Answer $\frac{57}{75}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{19}{40}$

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