What is 70/42 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{70}{42}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{42} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{42} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{42} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $210$. The GCD of $70$ and $210$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 70}{210 \div 70} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{70}{42}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{1}{3}$

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