What is 50/70 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{70} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{50}{70} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{70} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{200}{560}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{200}{560}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $200$ and $560$. The GCD of $200$ and $560$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{200 \div 40}{560 \div 40} = \frac{5}{14}$

Answer $\frac{50}{70}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{5}{14}$

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