What is 74/26 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{26} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{74}{26} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{26} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{592}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $52$. The GCD of $592$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{148}{13}$

Answer $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{148}{13}$

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