What is 70/43 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{70}{43}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{43} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{70}{43} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 5 = 215$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{43} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{280}{215}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{215}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $215$. The GCD of $280$ and $215$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 5}{215 \div 5} = \frac{56}{43}$

Answer $\frac{70}{43}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{56}{43}$

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