What is 74/34 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{74}{34}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{34} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{74}{34} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{34} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{518}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $34$. The GCD of $518$ and $34$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{34 \div 2} = \frac{259}{17}$

Answer $\frac{74}{34}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{259}{17}$

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