What is 70/18 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{18} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{70}{18} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{18} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{140}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $72$. The GCD of $140$ and $72$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 4}{72 \div 4} = \frac{35}{18}$

Answer $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{35}{18}$

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