What is 83/70 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{83}{70}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{70} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{83}{70} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 7 = 581$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{70} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{581}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{581}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $581$ and $560$. The GCD of $581$ and $560$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{581 \div 7}{560 \div 7} = \frac{83}{80}$

Answer $\frac{83}{70}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{83}{80}$

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