What is 81/33 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{81}{33}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{33} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{81}{33} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{33} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{162}{165}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{165}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $165$. The GCD of $162$ and $165$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 3}{165 \div 3} = \frac{54}{55}$

Answer $\frac{81}{33}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{54}{55}$

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