What is 60/74 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{74} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{60}{74} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{74} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{420}{370}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{370}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $370$. The GCD of $420$ and $370$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 10}{370 \div 10} = \frac{42}{37}$

Answer $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{42}{37}$

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