What is 70/72 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{72} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{70}{72} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{72} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{280}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $72$. The GCD of $280$ and $72$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 8}{72 \div 8} = \frac{35}{9}$

Answer $\frac{70}{72}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{35}{9}$

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