What is 75/72 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{75}{72}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{72} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{75}{72} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 5 = 375$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{72} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{375}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{375}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $375$ and $216$. The GCD of $375$ and $216$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{375 \div 3}{216 \div 3} = \frac{125}{72}$

Answer $\frac{75}{72}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{125}{72}$

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