Q. Divide. Write the quotient in lowest terms.343÷75=
Identify Problem: Identify the given problem and write it in mathematical form.We have the division of two fractions: 753×43.
Rewrite Division as Multiplication: Rewrite the division of fractions as multiplication by the reciprocal of the divisor.To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. So, 753×43 becomes 3×43×57.
Simplify Whole Number Multiplication: Simplify the multiplication of the whole number with the fraction before multiplying with the reciprocal.First, multiply 3 by 43 to get 49.
Multiply by Reciprocal: Now, multiply 49 by the reciprocal of 75, which is 57.Perform the multiplication: 49×57=4×59×7.
Calculate Numerator and Denominator: Calculate the numerator and the denominator separately.The numerator is 9×7=63.The denominator is 4×5=20.So, we have 2063.
Check for Further Simplification: Check if the fraction 2063 can be simplified further.The numerator and the denominator have no common factors other than 1, so the fraction is already in its lowest terms.
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