What is 74/50 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{74}{50}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{50} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{74}{50} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{50} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{592}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $50$. The GCD of $592$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{296}{25}$

Answer $\frac{74}{50}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{296}{25}$

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