What is 74/42 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{74}{42}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{42} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{74}{42} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{42} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{370}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{370}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $370$ and $252$. The GCD of $370$ and $252$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{370 \div 2}{252 \div 2} = \frac{185}{126}$

Answer $\frac{74}{42}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{185}{126}$

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