What is 70/50 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{50} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{70}{50} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{50} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{350}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $400$. The GCD of $350$ and $400$ is $50$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 50}{400 \div 50} = \frac{7}{8}$

Answer $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{7}{8}$

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