What is 74/26 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{26} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{74}{26} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{26} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{296}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{296}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $296$ and $26$. The GCD of $296$ and $26$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{296 \div 2}{26 \div 2} = \frac{148}{13}$

Answer $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{148}{13}$

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