What is 70/12 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{12} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{70}{12} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 9 = 630$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{12} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{630}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{630}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $630$ and $84$. The GCD of $630$ and $84$ is $42$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{630 \div 42}{84 \div 42} = \frac{15}{2}$

Answer $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{15}{2}$

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