What is 75/39 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{75}{39}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{39} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{75}{39} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{39} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{375}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $78$. The GCD of $375$ and $78$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 3}{78 \div 3} = \frac{125}{26}$

Answer $\frac{75}{39}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{125}{26}$

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