What is 28/70 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{70} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{28}{70} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{70} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{28}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $560$. The GCD of $28$ and $560$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 28}{560 \div 28} = \frac{1}{20}$

Answer $\frac{28}{70}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{20}$

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