What is 74/45 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{45} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{74}{45} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{45} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{148}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{148}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $148$ and $180$. The GCD of $148$ and $180$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{148 \div 4}{180 \div 4} = \frac{37}{45}$

Answer $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{37}{45}$

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