What is 35/66 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{35}{66}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{66} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{35}{66} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{66} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{280}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $330$. The GCD of $280$ and $330$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 10}{330 \div 10} = \frac{28}{33}$

Answer $\frac{35}{66}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{28}{33}$

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