What is 54/74 Divided By 6/8

Solving $\frac{54}{74}\div\frac{6}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{74} \div \frac{6}{8} = \frac{54}{74} \times \frac{8}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 6 = 444$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{74} \times \frac{6}{8} = \frac{432}{444}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{444}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $444$. The GCD of $432$ and $444$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 12}{444 \div 12} = \frac{36}{37}$

Answer $\frac{54}{74}\div\frac{6}{8} = \frac{36}{37}$

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