SOLUTION: What is 11/15 divided by 7/10 and why

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Question 888969: What is 11/15 divided by 7/10 and why
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The complex fraction %2811%2F15%29%2F%287%2F10%29. Multiply the numerator AND denominator of the fraction by the lowest common denominator. This means multiplying the entire fraction by 1.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is 11/15 divided by 7/10 and why
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(11/15) / (7/10)
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Multiply numerator and denominator by 10/7 to get:
(10/7)(11/15) / 1
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Multiply::
110/105
Reduce::
Ans: 22/21
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Cheers,
Stan H.