What is 75/70 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{70} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{75}{70} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 4 = 300$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{70} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{300}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{300}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $300$ and $350$. The GCD of $300$ and $350$ is $50$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{300 \div 50}{350 \div 50} = \frac{6}{7}$

Answer $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{6}{7}$

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