What is 35/50 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{50} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{35}{50} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{50} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{140}{100}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{100}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $100$. The GCD of $140$ and $100$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 20}{100 \div 20} = \frac{7}{5}$

Answer $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{7}{5}$

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