What is 75/35 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{35} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{75}{35} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{35} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{225}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $280$. The GCD of $225$ and $280$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 5}{280 \div 5} = \frac{45}{56}$

Answer $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{45}{56}$

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