What is 70/38 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{38} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{70}{38} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{38} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{140}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $266$. The GCD of $140$ and $266$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 14}{266 \div 14} = \frac{10}{19}$

Answer $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{10}{19}$

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