What is 28/12 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{12} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{28}{12} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{12} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{140}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $24$. The GCD of $140$ and $24$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 4}{24 \div 4} = \frac{35}{6}$

Answer $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{35}{6}$

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