What is 81/57 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{81}{57}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{57} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{81}{57} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{57} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{162}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $285$. The GCD of $162$ and $285$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{54}{95}$

Answer $\frac{81}{57}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{54}{95}$

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