What is 60/57 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{57} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{60}{57} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{57} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{300}{171}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{171}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $171$. The GCD of $300$ and $171$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 3}{171 \div 3} = \frac{100}{57}$

Answer $\frac{60}{57}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{100}{57}$

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