What is 35/85 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{35}{85}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{85} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{35}{85} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 4 = 340$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{85} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{70}{340}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{340}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $340$. The GCD of $70$ and $340$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 10}{340 \div 10} = \frac{7}{34}$

Answer $\frac{35}{85}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{7}{34}$

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