What is 35/28 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{28} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{35}{28} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{28} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{280}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $84$. The GCD of $280$ and $84$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 28}{84 \div 28} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{10}{3}$

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