What is 34/70 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{70} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{34}{70} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 8 = 272$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{70} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{272}{280}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{272}{280}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $272$ and $280$. The GCD of $272$ and $280$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{272 \div 8}{280 \div 8} = \frac{34}{35}$

Answer $\frac{34}{70}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{34}{35}$

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