What is 28/74 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{28}{74}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{74} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{28}{74} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{74} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{168}{74}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{74}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $74$. The GCD of $168$ and $74$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 2}{74 \div 2} = \frac{84}{37}$

Answer $\frac{28}{74}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{84}{37}$

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