What is 28/22 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{28}{22}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{22} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{28}{22} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{22} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{140}{44}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{44}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $44$. The GCD of $140$ and $44$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 4}{44 \div 4} = \frac{35}{11}$

Answer $\frac{28}{22}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{35}{11}$

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