What is 75/70 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{70} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{75}{70} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 7 = 525$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{70} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{525}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{525}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $525$ and $560$. The GCD of $525$ and $560$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{525 \div 35}{560 \div 35} = \frac{15}{16}$

Answer $\frac{75}{70}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{15}{16}$

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