What is 70/60 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{60} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{60} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{60} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $420$. The GCD of $70$ and $420$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 70}{420 \div 70} = \frac{1}{6}$

Answer $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{1}{6}$

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