What is 74/28 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{74}{28}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{28} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{74}{28} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 6 = 444$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{28} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{444}{224}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{444}{224}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $444$ and $224$. The GCD of $444$ and $224$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{444 \div 4}{224 \div 4} = \frac{111}{56}$

Answer $\frac{74}{28}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{111}{56}$

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