What is 70/38 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{38} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{70}{38} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{38} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{560}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $38$. The GCD of $560$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{280}{19}$

Answer $\frac{70}{38}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{280}{19}$

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