What is 62/34 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{62}{34}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{34} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{62}{34} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{34} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{434}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $170$. The GCD of $434$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{217}{85}$

Answer $\frac{62}{34}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{217}{85}$

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