What is 66/27 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{27} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{66}{27} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{27} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{198}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $135$. The GCD of $198$ and $135$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 9}{135 \div 9} = \frac{22}{15}$

Answer $\frac{66}{27}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{22}{15}$

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