What is 35/60 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{60} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{35}{60} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{60} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{175}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{175}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $175$ and $420$. The GCD of $175$ and $420$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{175 \div 35}{420 \div 35} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{5}{12}$

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