What is 35/70 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{70} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{35}{70} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 1 = 35$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{35}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{35}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $35$ and $560$. The GCD of $35$ and $560$ is $35$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{35 \div 35}{560 \div 35} = \frac{1}{16}$

Answer $\frac{35}{70}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{16}$

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