What is 70/38 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{38} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{70}{38} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 9 = 630$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{38} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{630}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{630}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $630$ and $76$. The GCD of $630$ and $76$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{630 \div 2}{76 \div 2} = \frac{315}{38}$

Answer $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{315}{38}$

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