What is 70/72 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{72} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{70}{72} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{72} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{490}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $216$. The GCD of $490$ and $216$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 2}{216 \div 2} = \frac{245}{108}$

Answer $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{245}{108}$

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