What is 28/17 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{17} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{28}{17} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 3 = 51$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{17} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{140}{51}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{140}{51}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $140$ and $51$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{28}{17}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{140}{51}$

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