What is 72/11 Divided By 3/5

Answer: 7211÷35\frac{72}{11}\div\frac{3}{5} = 12011\frac{120}{11}

Solving 7211÷35\frac{72}{11}\div\frac{3}{5}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

7211÷35=7211×53\frac{72}{11} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{72}{11} \times \frac{5}{3}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 72×5=36072 \times 5 = 360
  • Multiply the Denominators: 11×3=3311 \times 3 = 33
  • Form the New Fraction: 7211×35=36033\frac{72}{11} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{360}{33}

Let's Simplify 36033\frac{360}{33}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 360360 and 3333. The GCD of 360360 and 3333 is 33.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:360÷333÷3=12011\frac{360 \div 3}{33 \div 3} = \frac{120}{11}

Answer 7211÷35=12011\frac{72}{11}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{120}{11}


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