What is 35/12 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{35}{12}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{12} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{35}{12} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{12} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{280}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $12$. The GCD of $280$ and $12$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \frac{70}{3}$

Answer $\frac{35}{12}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{70}{3}$

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