What is 75/70 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{70} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{75}{70} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 9 = 675$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{70} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{675}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{675}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $675$ and $140$. The GCD of $675$ and $140$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{675 \div 5}{140 \div 5} = \frac{135}{28}$

Answer $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{135}{28}$

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