What is 70/50 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{50} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{70}{50} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{50} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{70}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $200$. The GCD of $70$ and $200$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 10}{200 \div 10} = \frac{7}{20}$

Answer $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{7}{20}$

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