What is 70/54 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{70}{54}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{54} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{70}{54} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 7 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{54} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{560}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $378$. The GCD of $560$ and $378$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 14}{378 \div 14} = \frac{40}{27}$

Answer $\frac{70}{54}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{40}{27}$

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