What is 70/43 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{70}{43}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{43} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{70}{43} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{43} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{490}{344}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{344}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $344$. The GCD of $490$ and $344$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 2}{344 \div 2} = \frac{245}{172}$

Answer $\frac{70}{43}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{245}{172}$

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