What is 74/38 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{38} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{74}{38} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{38} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{74}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $266$. The GCD of $74$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{37}{133}$

Answer $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{37}{133}$

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