What is 35/50 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{50} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{35}{50} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{50} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{280}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $50$. The GCD of $280$ and $50$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 10}{50 \div 10} = \frac{28}{5}$

Answer $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{28}{5}$

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