What is 70/60 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{60} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{60} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 5 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{60} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $300$. The GCD of $70$ and $300$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 10}{300 \div 10} = \frac{7}{30}$

Answer $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{7}{30}$

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