What is 62/74 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{62}{74}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{74} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{62}{74} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 7 = 434$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{74} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{434}{592}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{434}{592}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $434$ and $592$. The GCD of $434$ and $592$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{434 \div 2}{592 \div 2} = \frac{217}{296}$

Answer $\frac{62}{74}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{217}{296}$

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