What is 54/62 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{62} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{54}{62} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{62} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{270}{434}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{270}{434}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $270$ and $434$. The GCD of $270$ and $434$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{270 \div 2}{434 \div 2} = \frac{135}{217}$

Answer $\frac{54}{62}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{135}{217}$

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