What is 70/72 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{72} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{72} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{72} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{70}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $504$. The GCD of $70$ and $504$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 14}{504 \div 14} = \frac{5}{36}$

Answer $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{5}{36}$

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