What is 72/93 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{72}{93}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{93} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{72}{93} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 5 = 465$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{93} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{216}{465}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{465}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $465$. The GCD of $216$ and $465$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 3}{465 \div 3} = \frac{72}{155}$

Answer $\frac{72}{93}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{72}{155}$

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