What is 70/50 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{50} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{70}{50} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{50} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{560}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $50$. The GCD of $560$ and $50$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 10}{50 \div 10} = \frac{56}{5}$

Answer $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{56}{5}$

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