What is 28/35 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{28}{35}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{35} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{28}{35} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 1 = 35$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{35} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{84}{35}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{35}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $35$. The GCD of $84$ and $35$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 7}{35 \div 7} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{35}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{12}{5}$

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