What is 28/35 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{28}{35}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{35} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{28}{35} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{35} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{252}{105}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{105}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $105$. The GCD of $252$ and $105$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 21}{105 \div 21} = \frac{12}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{35}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{12}{5}$

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