What is 46/74 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{46}{74}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{74} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{46}{74} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{74} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{230}{222}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{230}{222}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $230$ and $222$. The GCD of $230$ and $222$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{230 \div 2}{222 \div 2} = \frac{115}{111}$

Answer $\frac{46}{74}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{115}{111}$

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