What is 61/99 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{61}{99}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{99} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{61}{99} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 3 = 183$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{99} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{183}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{183}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $183$ and $495$. The GCD of $183$ and $495$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{183 \div 3}{495 \div 3} = \frac{61}{165}$

Answer $\frac{61}{99}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{61}{165}$

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