What is 74/38 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{38} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{74}{38} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{38} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{518}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $342$. The GCD of $518$ and $342$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{342 \div 2} = \frac{259}{171}$

Answer $\frac{74}{38}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{259}{171}$

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