What is 35/61 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{35}{61}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{61} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{35}{61} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{61} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{70}{305}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{305}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $305$. The GCD of $70$ and $305$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 5}{305 \div 5} = \frac{14}{61}$

Answer $\frac{35}{61}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{14}{61}$

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