What is 74/54 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{74}{54}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{54} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{74}{54} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 5 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{54} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{74}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $270$. The GCD of $74$ and $270$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{270 \div 2} = \frac{37}{135}$

Answer $\frac{74}{54}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{37}{135}$

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