What is 74/70 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{70} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{74}{70} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{70} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{518}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $350$. The GCD of $518$ and $350$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 14}{350 \div 14} = \frac{37}{25}$

Answer $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{37}{25}$

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