What is 74/43 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{74}{43}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{43} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{74}{43} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{43} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{296}{344}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{296}{344}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $296$ and $344$. The GCD of $296$ and $344$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{296 \div 8}{344 \div 8} = \frac{37}{43}$

Answer $\frac{74}{43}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{37}{43}$

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