What is 74/39 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{74}{39}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{39} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{74}{39} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{39} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{666}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{666}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $666$ and $156$. The GCD of $666$ and $156$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{666 \div 6}{156 \div 6} = \frac{111}{26}$

Answer $\frac{74}{39}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{111}{26}$

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