What is 60/85 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{85} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{60}{85} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{85} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{420}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{420}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $420$ and $170$. The GCD of $420$ and $170$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{420 \div 10}{170 \div 10} = \frac{42}{17}$

Answer $\frac{60}{85}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{17}$

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