What is 24/74 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{74} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{24}{74} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{74} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{144}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $296$. The GCD of $144$ and $296$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 8}{296 \div 8} = \frac{18}{37}$

Answer $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{18}{37}$

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