What is 62/35 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{62}{35}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{35} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{62}{35} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{35} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{558}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $140$. The GCD of $558$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{279}{70}$

Answer $\frac{62}{35}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{279}{70}$

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