What is 70/50 Divided By 8/1

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 8 = 400$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{50} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{70}{400}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{400}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $400$. The GCD of $70$ and $400$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 10}{400 \div 10} = \frac{7}{40}$

Answer $\frac{70}{50}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{7}{40}$

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