What is 35/43 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{35}{43}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{43} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{35}{43} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 6 = 258$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{43} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{280}{258}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{258}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $258$. The GCD of $280$ and $258$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 2}{258 \div 2} = \frac{140}{129}$

Answer $\frac{35}{43}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{140}{129}$

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