What is 74/62 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{74}{62}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{62} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{74}{62} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{62} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{592}{124}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{124}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $124$. The GCD of $592$ and $124$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 4}{124 \div 4} = \frac{148}{31}$

Answer $\frac{74}{62}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{148}{31}$

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