What is 35/45 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{35}{45}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{45} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{35}{45} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{45} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{315}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $360$. The GCD of $315$ and $360$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 45}{360 \div 45} = \frac{7}{8}$

Answer $\frac{35}{45}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{7}{8}$

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