What is 70/12 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{12} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{70}{12} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{12} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{350}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $36$. The GCD of $350$ and $36$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 2}{36 \div 2} = \frac{175}{18}$

Answer $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{175}{18}$

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