What is 72/39 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{72}{39}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{39} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{72}{39} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 3 = 117$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{39} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{360}{117}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{117}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $117$. The GCD of $360$ and $117$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 9}{117 \div 9} = \frac{40}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{39}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{40}{13}$

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