What is 35/76 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{35}{76}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{76} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{35}{76} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{76} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{280}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $532$. The GCD of $280$ and $532$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 28}{532 \div 28} = \frac{10}{19}$

Answer $\frac{35}{76}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{10}{19}$

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