What is 81/75 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{81}{75}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{75} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{81}{75} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{75} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{405}{225}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{405}{225}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $405$ and $225$. The GCD of $405$ and $225$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{405 \div 45}{225 \div 45} = \frac{9}{5}$

Answer $\frac{81}{75}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{9}{5}$

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