What is 74/53 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{74}{53}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{53} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{74}{53} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Multiply the Denominators: $53 \times 8 = 424$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{53} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{222}{424}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{222}{424}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $222$ and $424$. The GCD of $222$ and $424$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{222 \div 2}{424 \div 2} = \frac{111}{212}$

Answer $\frac{74}{53}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{111}{212}$

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