What is 75/35 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{35} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{75}{35} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 9 = 675$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{35} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{675}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{675}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $675$ and $280$. The GCD of $675$ and $280$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{675 \div 5}{280 \div 5} = \frac{135}{56}$

Answer $\frac{75}{35}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{135}{56}$

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