What is 70/48 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{70}{48}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{48} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{70}{48} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{48} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{140}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $336$. The GCD of $140$ and $336$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 28}{336 \div 28} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{70}{48}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{5}{12}$

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