What is 70/53 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{70}{53}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{53} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{70}{53} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{53} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{350}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $424$. The GCD of $350$ and $424$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 2}{424 \div 2} = \frac{175}{212}$

Answer $\frac{70}{53}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{175}{212}$

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