What is 75/95 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{75}{95}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{95} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{75}{95} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 3 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{95} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{600}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $285$. The GCD of $600$ and $285$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 15}{285 \div 15} = \frac{40}{19}$

Answer $\frac{75}{95}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{40}{19}$

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