What is 83/53 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{83}{53}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{53} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{83}{53} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 3 = 159$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{53} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{415}{159}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{415}{159}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $415$ and $159$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{83}{53}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{415}{159}$

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