What is 62/39 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{62}{39}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{39} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{62}{39} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{39} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{434}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $78$. The GCD of $434$ and $78$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 2}{78 \div 2} = \frac{217}{39}$

Answer $\frac{62}{39}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{217}{39}$

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