What is 70/74 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{70}{74}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{74} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{70}{74} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 4 = 280$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{74} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{280}{518}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{280}{518}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $280$ and $518$. The GCD of $280$ and $518$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{280 \div 14}{518 \div 14} = \frac{20}{37}$

Answer $\frac{70}{74}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{20}{37}$

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