What is 62/35 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{62}{35}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{35} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{62}{35} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{35} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{434}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $70$. The GCD of $434$ and $70$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 14}{70 \div 14} = \frac{31}{5}$

Answer $\frac{62}{35}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{31}{5}$

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