What is 60/70 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{70} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{60}{70} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{70} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{420}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $140$. The GCD of $420$ and $140$ is $140$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 140}{140 \div 140} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{3}{1}$

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