What is 95/17 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{95}{17}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{17} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{95}{17} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 3 = 285$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{17} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{285}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{285}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $285$ and $85$. The GCD of $285$ and $85$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{285 \div 5}{85 \div 5} = \frac{57}{17}$

Answer $\frac{95}{17}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{57}{17}$

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