What is 35/70 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{70} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{35}{70} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 9 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{315}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $490$. The GCD of $315$ and $490$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 35}{490 \div 35} = \frac{9}{14}$

Answer $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{9}{14}$

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