What is 60/35 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{35} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{60}{35} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{35} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{60}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $70$. The GCD of $60$ and $70$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 10}{70 \div 10} = \frac{6}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{35}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{6}{7}$

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