What is 70/74 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{70}{74}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{74} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{70}{74} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{74} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{560}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $148$. The GCD of $560$ and $148$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 4}{148 \div 4} = \frac{140}{37}$

Answer $\frac{70}{74}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{140}{37}$

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