What is 34/74 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{34}{74}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{74} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{34}{74} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{74} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{170}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $296$. The GCD of $170$ and $296$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{296 \div 2} = \frac{85}{148}$

Answer $\frac{34}{74}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{85}{148}$

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