What is 35/39 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{35}{39}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{39} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{35}{39} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 5 = 195$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{39} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{315}{195}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{195}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $195$. The GCD of $315$ and $195$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 15}{195 \div 15} = \frac{21}{13}$

Answer $\frac{35}{39}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{21}{13}$

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