What is 70/17 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{70}{17}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{17} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{17} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 5 = 85$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{17} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{85}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{85}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $85$. The GCD of $70$ and $85$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 5}{85 \div 5} = \frac{14}{17}$

Answer $\frac{70}{17}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{14}{17}$

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