What is 76/70 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{76}{70}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{70} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{76}{70} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{70} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{608}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{608}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $608$ and $350$. The GCD of $608$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{608 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{304}{175}$

Answer $\frac{76}{70}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{304}{175}$

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