What is 75/35 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{35} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{75}{35} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{35} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{225}{175}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{175}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $175$. The GCD of $225$ and $175$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 25}{175 \div 25} = \frac{9}{7}$

Answer $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{9}{7}$

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