What is 70/83 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{70}{83}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{83} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{70}{83} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 8 = 664$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{83} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{280}{664}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{664}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $664$. The GCD of $280$ and $664$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 8}{664 \div 8} = \frac{35}{83}$

Answer $\frac{70}{83}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{35}{83}$

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