What is 70/12 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{12} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{70}{12} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{12} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{280}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $96$. The GCD of $280$ and $96$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 8}{96 \div 8} = \frac{35}{12}$

Answer $\frac{70}{12}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{35}{12}$

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