What is 70/75 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{70}{75}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{75} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{70}{75} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{75} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{280}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $600$. The GCD of $280$ and $600$ is $40$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 40}{600 \div 40} = \frac{7}{15}$

Answer $\frac{70}{75}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{7}{15}$

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