What is 70/46 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{70}{46}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{46} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{70}{46} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{46} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{140}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $230$. The GCD of $140$ and $230$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 10}{230 \div 10} = \frac{14}{23}$

Answer $\frac{70}{46}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{14}{23}$

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