What is 35/60 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{60} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{35}{60} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{60} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{245}{120}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{245}{120}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $245$ and $120$. The GCD of $245$ and $120$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{245 \div 5}{120 \div 5} = \frac{49}{24}$

Answer $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{49}{24}$

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