What is 35/95 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{35}{95}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{95} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{35}{95} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 5 = 475$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{95} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{280}{475}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{475}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $475$. The GCD of $280$ and $475$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 5}{475 \div 5} = \frac{56}{95}$

Answer $\frac{35}{95}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{56}{95}$

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