What is 74/53 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{74}{53}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{53} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{74}{53} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{53} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{518}{106}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{106}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $106$. The GCD of $518$ and $106$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{106 \div 2} = \frac{259}{53}$

Answer $\frac{74}{53}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{259}{53}$

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