What is 45/70 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{70} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{45}{70} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{70} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{180}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{180}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $180$ and $560$. The GCD of $180$ and $560$ is $20$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{180 \div 20}{560 \div 20} = \frac{9}{28}$

Answer $\frac{45}{70}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{9}{28}$

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