What is 74/57 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{74}{57}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{57} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{74}{57} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{57} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{518}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $456$. The GCD of $518$ and $456$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{456 \div 2} = \frac{259}{228}$

Answer $\frac{74}{57}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{259}{228}$

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