What is 35/70 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{70} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{35}{70} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{140}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $490$. The GCD of $140$ and $490$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 70}{490 \div 70} = \frac{2}{7}$

Answer $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{2}{7}$

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