What is 74/28 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{74}{28}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{28} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{74}{28} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{28} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{74}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $196$. The GCD of $74$ and $196$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{196 \div 2} = \frac{37}{98}$

Answer $\frac{74}{28}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{37}{98}$

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