What is 28/27 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{27} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{28}{27} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{27} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{140}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $189$. The GCD of $140$ and $189$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 7}{189 \div 7} = \frac{20}{27}$

Answer $\frac{28}{27}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{20}{27}$

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