What is 34/70 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{70} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{34}{70} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{70} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{238}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $140$. The GCD of $238$ and $140$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 14}{140 \div 14} = \frac{17}{10}$

Answer $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{17}{10}$

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