What is 70/99 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{70}{99}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{99} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{99} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{99} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{70}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $495$. The GCD of $70$ and $495$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 5}{495 \div 5} = \frac{14}{99}$

Answer $\frac{70}{99}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{14}{99}$

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