What is 35/22 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{35}{22}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{22} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{35}{22} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{22} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{280}{110}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{110}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $110$. The GCD of $280$ and $110$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 10}{110 \div 10} = \frac{28}{11}$

Answer $\frac{35}{22}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{28}{11}$

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