What is 74/35 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{74}{35}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{35} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{74}{35} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{35} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{666}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{666}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $666$ and $70$. The GCD of $666$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{666 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{333}{35}$

Answer $\frac{74}{35}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{333}{35}$

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