What is 74/26 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{26} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{74}{26} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{26} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{592}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $182$. The GCD of $592$ and $182$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 2}{182 \div 2} = \frac{296}{91}$

Answer $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{296}{91}$

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