What is 70/53 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{70}{53}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{53} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{70}{53} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 5 = 265$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{53} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{210}{265}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{265}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $265$. The GCD of $210$ and $265$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 5}{265 \div 5} = \frac{42}{53}$

Answer $\frac{70}{53}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{42}{53}$

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