What is 28/34 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{28}{34}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{34} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{28}{34} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{34} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{112}{272}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{112}{272}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $112$ and $272$. The GCD of $112$ and $272$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{112 \div 16}{272 \div 16} = \frac{7}{17}$

Answer $\frac{28}{34}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{7}{17}$

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