What is 95/53 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{95}{53}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{53} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{95}{53} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{53} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{760}{265}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{760}{265}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $760$ and $265$. The GCD of $760$ and $265$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{760 \div 5}{265 \div 5} = \frac{152}{53}$

Answer $\frac{95}{53}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{152}{53}$

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