What is 70/75 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{70}{75}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{75} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{70}{75} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{75} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{350}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $75$. The GCD of $350$ and $75$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 25}{75 \div 25} = \frac{14}{3}$

Answer $\frac{70}{75}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{14}{3}$

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