What is 83/57 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{83}{57}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{57} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{83}{57} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 3 = 249$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 5 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{57} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{249}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{249}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $249$ and $285$. The GCD of $249$ and $285$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{249 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{83}{95}$

Answer $\frac{83}{57}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{83}{95}$

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