What is 70/98 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{70}{98}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{98} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{70}{98} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 6 = 588$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{98} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{560}{588}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{588}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $588$. The GCD of $560$ and $588$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 28}{588 \div 28} = \frac{20}{21}$

Answer $\frac{70}{98}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{20}{21}$

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