What is 34/70 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{70} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{34}{70} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{70} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{34}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $280$. The GCD of $34$ and $280$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{280 \div 2} = \frac{17}{140}$

Answer $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{17}{140}$

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