What is 35/17 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{35}{17}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{17} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{35}{17} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 6 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{17} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{210}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $85$. The GCD of $210$ and $85$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 5}{85 \div 5} = \frac{42}{17}$

Answer $\frac{35}{17}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{42}{17}$

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