What is 35/70 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{70} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{35}{70} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{280}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $140$. The GCD of $280$ and $140$ is $140$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 140}{140 \div 140} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{2}{1}$

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