What is 28/70 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{70} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{28}{70} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{70} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{224}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{224}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $224$ and $280$. The GCD of $224$ and $280$ is $56$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{224 \div 56}{280 \div 56} = \frac{4}{5}$

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

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