What is 74/42 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{74}{42}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{42} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{74}{42} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 8 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{42} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{296}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{296}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $296$ and $336$. The GCD of $296$ and $336$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{296 \div 8}{336 \div 8} = \frac{37}{42}$

Answer $\frac{74}{42}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{37}{42}$

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