What is 43/70 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{43}{70}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{70} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{43}{70} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 7 = 301$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{70} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{301}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{301}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $301$ and $140$. The GCD of $301$ and $140$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{301 \div 7}{140 \div 7} = \frac{43}{20}$

Answer $\frac{43}{70}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{43}{20}$

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