What is 74/50 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{74}{50}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{50} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{74}{50} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{50} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{370}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{370}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $370$ and $50$. The GCD of $370$ and $50$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{370 \div 10}{50 \div 10} = \frac{37}{5}$

Answer $\frac{74}{50}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{37}{5}$

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