What is 70/12 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{12} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{70}{12} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 5 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{12} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{140}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $60$. The GCD of $140$ and $60$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{60 \div 20} = \frac{7}{3}$

Answer $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{7}{3}$

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