What is 35/75 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{35}{75}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{75} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{35}{75} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{75} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{105}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{105}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $105$ and $600$. The GCD of $105$ and $600$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{105 \div 15}{600 \div 15} = \frac{7}{40}$

Answer $\frac{35}{75}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{7}{40}$

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