What is 61/35 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{61}{35}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{35} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{61}{35} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 6 = 366$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{35} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{366}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{366}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $366$ and $280$. The GCD of $366$ and $280$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{366 \div 2}{280 \div 2} = \frac{183}{140}$

Answer $\frac{61}{35}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{183}{140}$

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