What is 60/70 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{70} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{60}{70} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{70} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{120}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $560$. The GCD of $120$ and $560$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 40}{560 \div 40} = \frac{3}{14}$

Answer $\frac{60}{70}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{3}{14}$

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