What is 28/74 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{28}{74}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{74} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{28}{74} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{74} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{252}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $592$. The GCD of $252$ and $592$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 4}{592 \div 4} = \frac{63}{148}$

Answer $\frac{28}{74}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{63}{148}$

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