What is 62/70 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{62}{70}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{70} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{62}{70} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{70} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{124}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{124}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $124$ and $350$. The GCD of $124$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{124 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{62}{175}$

Answer $\frac{62}{70}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{62}{175}$

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