What is 70/11 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{70}{11}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{11} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{11} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 5 = 55$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{11} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{55}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{55}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $55$. The GCD of $70$ and $55$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 5}{55 \div 5} = \frac{14}{11}$

Answer $\frac{70}{11}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{14}{11}$

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