What is 35/28 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{28} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{35}{28} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{28} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{315}{224}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{224}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $224$. The GCD of $315$ and $224$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 7}{224 \div 7} = \frac{45}{32}$

Answer $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{45}{32}$

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