What is 76/28 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{76}{28}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{28} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{76}{28} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{28} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{608}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{608}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $608$ and $140$. The GCD of $608$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{608 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{152}{35}$

Answer $\frac{76}{28}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{152}{35}$

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