What is 74/26 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{26} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{74}{26} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 8 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{26} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{74}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $208$. The GCD of $74$ and $208$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{208 \div 2} = \frac{37}{104}$

Answer $\frac{74}{26}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{37}{104}$

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