What is 74/38 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{38} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{74}{38} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 8 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{38} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{148}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{148}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $148$ and $304$. The GCD of $148$ and $304$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{148 \div 4}{304 \div 4} = \frac{37}{76}$

Answer $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{37}{76}$

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