What is 19/70 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{19}{70}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{70} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{19}{70} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 5 = 95$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{70} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{95}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{95}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $95$ and $140$. The GCD of $95$ and $140$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{95 \div 5}{140 \div 5} = \frac{19}{28}$

Answer $\frac{19}{70}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{19}{28}$

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