What is 35/50 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{50} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{35}{50} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{50} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{105}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{105}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $105$ and $400$. The GCD of $105$ and $400$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{105 \div 5}{400 \div 5} = \frac{21}{80}$

Answer $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{21}{80}$

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