What is 81/70 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{81}{70}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{70} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{81}{70} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 2 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 5 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{70} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{162}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $350$. The GCD of $162$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{81}{175}$

Answer $\frac{81}{70}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{81}{175}$

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