What is 57/76 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{57}{76}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{76} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{57}{76} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{76} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{285}{608}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{608}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $608$. The GCD of $285$ and $608$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 19}{608 \div 19} = \frac{15}{32}$

Answer $\frac{57}{76}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{15}{32}$

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