What is 35/18 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{35}{18}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{18} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{35}{18} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{18} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{280}{162}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{162}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $162$. The GCD of $280$ and $162$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 2}{162 \div 2} = \frac{140}{81}$

Answer $\frac{35}{18}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{140}{81}$

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