What is 70/60 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{60} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{70}{60} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 7 = 420$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{60} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{560}{420}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{420}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $420$. The GCD of $560$ and $420$ is $140$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 140}{420 \div 140} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{70}{60}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{4}{3}$

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