What is 83/35 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{83}{35}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{35} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{83}{35} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 7 = 581$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{35} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{581}{175}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{581}{175}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $581$ and $175$. The GCD of $581$ and $175$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{581 \div 7}{175 \div 7} = \frac{83}{25}$

Answer $\frac{83}{35}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{83}{25}$

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