What is 74/39 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{74}{39}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{39} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{74}{39} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 6 = 444$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 8 = 312$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{39} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{444}{312}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{444}{312}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $444$ and $312$. The GCD of $444$ and $312$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{444 \div 12}{312 \div 12} = \frac{37}{26}$

Answer $\frac{74}{39}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{37}{26}$

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