What is 22/35 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{22}{35}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{35} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{22}{35} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{35} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{154}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{154}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $154$ and $280$. The GCD of $154$ and $280$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{154 \div 14}{280 \div 14} = \frac{11}{20}$

Answer $\frac{22}{35}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{11}{20}$

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