What is 70/18 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{18} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{70}{18} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{18} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{140}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $144$. The GCD of $140$ and $144$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 4}{144 \div 4} = \frac{35}{36}$

Answer $\frac{70}{18}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{35}{36}$

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