What is 70/18 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{18} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{18} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{18} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $126$. The GCD of $70$ and $126$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 14}{126 \div 14} = \frac{5}{9}$

Answer $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{5}{9}$

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