What is 26/70 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{26}{70}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{70} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{26}{70} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 5 = 130$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{70} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{130}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{130}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $130$ and $210$. The GCD of $130$ and $210$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{130 \div 10}{210 \div 10} = \frac{13}{21}$

Answer $\frac{26}{70}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{13}{21}$

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