What is 66/75 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{66}{75}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{75} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{66}{75} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{75} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{330}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{330}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $330$ and $150$. The GCD of $330$ and $150$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{330 \div 30}{150 \div 30} = \frac{11}{5}$

Answer $\frac{66}{75}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{11}{5}$

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