What is 74/38 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{38} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{74}{38} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{38} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{222}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{222}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $222$ and $38$. The GCD of $222$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{222 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{111}{19}$

Answer $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{111}{19}$

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