What is 74/45 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{45} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{74}{45} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 4 = 180$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{45} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{666}{180}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{666}{180}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $666$ and $180$. The GCD of $666$ and $180$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{666 \div 18}{180 \div 18} = \frac{37}{10}$

Answer $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{37}{10}$

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