What is 62/57 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{62}{57}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{57} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{62}{57} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 5 = 310$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{57} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{310}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{310}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $310$ and $114$. The GCD of $310$ and $114$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{310 \div 2}{114 \div 2} = \frac{155}{57}$

Answer $\frac{62}{57}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{155}{57}$

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