What is 75/70 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{70} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{75}{70} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 3 = 225$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{70} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{225}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{225}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $225$ and $70$. The GCD of $225$ and $70$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{225 \div 5}{70 \div 5} = \frac{45}{14}$

Answer $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{45}{14}$

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