What is 57/70 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{57}{70}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{70} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{57}{70} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 6 = 342$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{70} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{342}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{342}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $342$ and $560$. The GCD of $342$ and $560$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{342 \div 2}{560 \div 2} = \frac{171}{280}$

Answer $\frac{57}{70}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{171}{280}$

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