What is 60/70 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{70} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{60}{70} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{70} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{480}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $210$. The GCD of $480$ and $210$ is $30$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 30}{210 \div 30} = \frac{16}{7}$

Answer $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{16}{7}$

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