What is 46/70 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{46}{70}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{70} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{46}{70} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{70} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{230}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{230}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $230$ and $560$. The GCD of $230$ and $560$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{230 \div 10}{560 \div 10} = \frac{23}{56}$

Answer $\frac{46}{70}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{23}{56}$

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