What is 70/46 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{70}{46}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{46} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{70}{46} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{46} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{560}{230}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{230}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $230$. The GCD of $560$ and $230$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 10}{230 \div 10} = \frac{56}{23}$

Answer $\frac{70}{46}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{56}{23}$

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