What is 74/43 Divided By 4/5

Solving $\frac{74}{43}\div\frac{4}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{43} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{74}{43} \times \frac{5}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 4 = 172$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{43} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{370}{172}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{370}{172}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $370$ and $172$. The GCD of $370$ and $172$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{370 \div 2}{172 \div 2} = \frac{185}{86}$

Answer $\frac{74}{43}\div\frac{4}{5} = \frac{185}{86}$

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