What is 61/74 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{61}{74}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{74} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{61}{74} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{74} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{244}{370}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{244}{370}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $244$ and $370$. The GCD of $244$ and $370$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{244 \div 2}{370 \div 2} = \frac{122}{185}$

Answer $\frac{61}{74}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{122}{185}$

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