What is 60/70 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{70} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{60}{70} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{70} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{300}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $280$. The GCD of $300$ and $280$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 20}{280 \div 20} = \frac{15}{14}$

Answer $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{15}{14}$

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