What is 74/48 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{74}{48}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{48} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{74}{48} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{48} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{666}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{666}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $666$ and $144$. The GCD of $666$ and $144$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{666 \div 18}{144 \div 18} = \frac{37}{8}$

Answer $\frac{74}{48}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{37}{8}$

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