What is 35/74 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{35}{74}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{74} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{35}{74} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 8 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{74} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{280}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $296$. The GCD of $280$ and $296$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 8}{296 \div 8} = \frac{35}{37}$

Answer $\frac{35}{74}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{35}{37}$

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