What is 76/57 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{76}{57}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{57} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{76}{57} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{57} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{684}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $285$. The GCD of $684$ and $285$ is $57$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 57}{285 \div 57} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{76}{57}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{12}{5}$

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