What is 63/35 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{63}{35}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{35} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{63}{35} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{35} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{315}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $70$. The GCD of $315$ and $70$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 35}{70 \div 35} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{63}{35}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{9}{2}$

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