What is 54/74 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{54}{74}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{74} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{54}{74} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{74} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{162}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $148$. The GCD of $162$ and $148$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{148 \div 2} = \frac{81}{74}$

Answer $\frac{54}{74}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{81}{74}$

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