What is 35/28 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{28} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{35}{28} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{28} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{140}{224}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{224}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $224$. The GCD of $140$ and $224$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 28}{224 \div 28} = \frac{5}{8}$

Answer $\frac{35}{28}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{5}{8}$

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