What is 74/45 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{45} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{74}{45} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{45} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{74}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $360$. The GCD of $74$ and $360$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{360 \div 2} = \frac{37}{180}$

Answer $\frac{74}{45}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{37}{180}$

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