What is 61/70 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{61}{70}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{70} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{61}{70} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 5 = 305$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{70} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{305}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{305}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $305$ and $210$. The GCD of $305$ and $210$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{305 \div 5}{210 \div 5} = \frac{61}{42}$

Answer $\frac{61}{70}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{61}{42}$

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