What is 70/61 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{70}{61}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{61} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{70}{61} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 7 = 427$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{61} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{280}{427}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{427}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $427$. The GCD of $280$ and $427$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 7}{427 \div 7} = \frac{40}{61}$

Answer $\frac{70}{61}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{40}{61}$

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