What is 60/74 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{74} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{60}{74} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{74} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{60}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{60}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $60$ and $148$. The GCD of $60$ and $148$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{60 \div 4}{148 \div 4} = \frac{15}{37}$

Answer $\frac{60}{74}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{15}{37}$

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