What is 74/12 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{74}{12}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{12} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{74}{12} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{12} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{222}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{222}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $222$ and $24$. The GCD of $222$ and $24$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{222 \div 6}{24 \div 6} = \frac{37}{4}$

Answer $\frac{74}{12}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{37}{4}$

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