What is 35/85 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{35}{85}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{85} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{35}{85} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 3 = 105$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{85} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{105}{595}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{105}{595}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $105$ and $595$. The GCD of $105$ and $595$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{105 \div 35}{595 \div 35} = \frac{3}{17}$

Answer $\frac{35}{85}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{3}{17}$

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