What is 74/60 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{74}{60}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{60} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{74}{60} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{60} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{148}{480}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{148}{480}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $148$ and $480$. The GCD of $148$ and $480$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{148 \div 4}{480 \div 4} = \frac{37}{120}$

Answer $\frac{74}{60}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{37}{120}$

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