What is 74/48 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{74}{48}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{48} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{74}{48} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{48} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{296}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{296}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $296$ and $240$. The GCD of $296$ and $240$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{296 \div 8}{240 \div 8} = \frac{37}{30}$

Answer $\frac{74}{48}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{37}{30}$

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