What is 35/60 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{60} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{35}{60} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{60} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{245}{480}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{245}{480}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $245$ and $480$. The GCD of $245$ and $480$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{245 \div 5}{480 \div 5} = \frac{49}{96}$

Answer $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{49}{96}$

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