What is 70/35 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{70}{35}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{35} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{70}{35} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 5 = 175$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{35} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{560}{175}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{175}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $175$. The GCD of $560$ and $175$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 35}{175 \div 35} = \frac{16}{5}$

Answer $\frac{70}{35}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{16}{5}$

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