What is 46/70 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{46}{70}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{70} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{46}{70} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 1 = 46$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{70} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{46}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{46}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $46$ and $140$. The GCD of $46$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{46 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{23}{70}$

Answer $\frac{46}{70}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{23}{70}$

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