What is 70/35 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{70}{35}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{35} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{70}{35} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{35} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{70}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $140$. The GCD of $70$ and $140$ is $70$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 70}{140 \div 70} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{70}{35}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{1}{2}$

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