What is 12/74 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{74} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{12}{74} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{74} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{24}{222}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{222}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $222$. The GCD of $24$ and $222$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 6}{222 \div 6} = \frac{4}{37}$

Answer $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{4}{37}$

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