What is 70/89 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{70}{89}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{89} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{70}{89} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 8 = 712$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{89} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{350}{712}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{350}{712}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $350$ and $712$. The GCD of $350$ and $712$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{350 \div 2}{712 \div 2} = \frac{175}{356}$

Answer $\frac{70}{89}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{175}{356}$

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