What is 35/70 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{70} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{35}{70} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{175}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{175}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $175$ and $140$. The GCD of $175$ and $140$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{175 \div 35}{140 \div 35} = \frac{5}{4}$

Answer $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{5}{4}$

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