What is 33/35 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{33}{35}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{35} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{33}{35} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{35} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{165}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $70$. The GCD of $165$ and $70$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 5}{70 \div 5} = \frac{33}{14}$

Answer $\frac{33}{35}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{33}{14}$

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