What is 70/88 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{70}{88}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{88} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{70}{88} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 8 = 560$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{88} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{560}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{560}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $560$ and $176$. The GCD of $560$ and $176$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{560 \div 16}{176 \div 16} = \frac{35}{11}$

Answer $\frac{70}{88}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{35}{11}$

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