What is 81/38 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{81}{38}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{38} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{81}{38} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 3 = 114$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{38} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{405}{114}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{114}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $114$. The GCD of $405$ and $114$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 3}{114 \div 3} = \frac{135}{38}$

Answer $\frac{81}{38}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{135}{38}$

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