What is 35/26 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{35}{26}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{26} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{35}{26} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{26} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{245}{130}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{245}{130}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $245$ and $130$. The GCD of $245$ and $130$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{245 \div 5}{130 \div 5} = \frac{49}{26}$

Answer $\frac{35}{26}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{49}{26}$

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