What is 35/70 Divided By 8/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{70} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{70}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $560$. The GCD of $70$ and $560$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 70}{560 \div 70} = \frac{1}{8}$

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

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