What is 74/70 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{70} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{74}{70} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{70} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{222}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{222}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $222$ and $140$. The GCD of $222$ and $140$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{222 \div 2}{140 \div 2} = \frac{111}{70}$

Answer $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{111}{70}$

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