What is 75/88 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{75}{88}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{88} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{75}{88} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{88} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{225}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $440$. The GCD of $225$ and $440$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 5}{440 \div 5} = \frac{45}{88}$

Answer $\frac{75}{88}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{45}{88}$

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