What is 70/60 Divided By 2/6

Answer: 7060÷26\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{2}{6} = 72\frac{7}{2}

Solving 7060÷26\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{2}{6}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

7060÷26=7060×62\frac{70}{60} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{70}{60} \times \frac{6}{2}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 70×6=42070 \times 6 = 420
  • Multiply the Denominators: 60×2=12060 \times 2 = 120
  • Form the New Fraction: 7060×26=420120\frac{70}{60} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{420}{120}

Let's Simplify 420120\frac{420}{120}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 420420 and 120120. The GCD of 420420 and 120120 is 6060.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:420÷60120÷60=72\frac{420 \div 60}{120 \div 60} = \frac{7}{2}

Answer 7060÷26=72\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{7}{2}


The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,

©AskMathGuru
Need support for a different topic or want to share a feedback? Write to us and we'll work on adding it. Be a part of our progress!