What is 28/70 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{70} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{70} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{70} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{112}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{112}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $112$ and $70$. The GCD of $112$ and $70$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{112 \div 14}{70 \div 14} = \frac{8}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{8}{5}$

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