What is 66/17 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{330}{51}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{330}{51}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $330$ and $51$. The GCD of $330$ and $51$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{330 \div 3}{51 \div 3} = \frac{110}{17}$

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{110}{17}$

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