What is 28/70 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{70} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{70} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{70} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $140$. The GCD of $28$ and $140$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 28}{140 \div 28} = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{1}{5}$

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