What is 81/48 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{81}{48}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{48} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{81}{48} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 3 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{48} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{243}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $240$. The GCD of $243$ and $240$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 3}{240 \div 3} = \frac{81}{80}$

Answer $\frac{81}{48}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{81}{80}$

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