What is 70/72 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{72} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{70}{72} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{72} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{490}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $432$. The GCD of $490$ and $432$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 2}{432 \div 2} = \frac{245}{216}$

Answer $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{245}{216}$

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