What is 35/50 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{50} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{35}{50} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{50} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{175}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{175}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $175$ and $150$. The GCD of $175$ and $150$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{175 \div 25}{150 \div 25} = \frac{7}{6}$

Answer $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{7}{6}$

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