What is 72/74 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{72}{74}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{74} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{72}{74} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{74} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{576}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $148$. The GCD of $576$ and $148$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 4}{148 \div 4} = \frac{144}{37}$

Answer $\frac{72}{74}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{144}{37}$

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