What is 74/24 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{74}{24}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{24} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{74}{24} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{24} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{666}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{666}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $666$ and $48$. The GCD of $666$ and $48$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{666 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{111}{8}$

Answer $\frac{74}{24}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{111}{8}$

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