What is 35/83 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{35}{83}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{83} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{35}{83} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 5 = 415$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{83} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{140}{415}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{415}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $415$. The GCD of $140$ and $415$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 5}{415 \div 5} = \frac{28}{83}$

Answer $\frac{35}{83}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{28}{83}$

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