What is 61/74 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{61}{74}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{74} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{61}{74} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{74} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{122}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{122}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $122$ and $592$. The GCD of $122$ and $592$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{122 \div 2}{592 \div 2} = \frac{61}{296}$

Answer $\frac{61}{74}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{61}{296}$

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