What is 70/34 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{70}{34}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{34} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{70}{34} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{34} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{280}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $34$. The GCD of $280$ and $34$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 2}{34 \div 2} = \frac{140}{17}$

Answer $\frac{70}{34}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{140}{17}$

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