What is 61/28 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{61}{28}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{28} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{61}{28} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{28} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{488}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{488}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $488$ and $140$. The GCD of $488$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{488 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{122}{35}$

Answer $\frac{61}{28}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{122}{35}$

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