What is 74/70 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{70} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{74}{70} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 6 = 444$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{70} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{444}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{444}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $444$ and $140$. The GCD of $444$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{444 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{111}{35}$

Answer $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{111}{35}$

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