For every x≥−1ex \ge -\frac{1}{e}, there is a unique number W(x)≥−1W(x) \ge -1 such that W(x)eW(x)=x.W(x) e^{W(x)} = x. The function WW is called Lambert's WW function. Let yy be the unique positive number such that ylog⁡2y=−35.\frac{y}{\log_{2} y} = - \frac{3}{5} . The value of yy is of the form e−W(zln⁡2)e^{-W(z \ln 2)} for some rational number zz. What is the value of zz? Express your answer as a fraction a/b in simplest terms.

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