What is 35/89 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{35}{89}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{89} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{35}{89} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 5 = 445$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{89} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{70}{445}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{445}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $445$. The GCD of $70$ and $445$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 5}{445 \div 5} = \frac{14}{89}$

Answer $\frac{35}{89}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{14}{89}$

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