What is 74/70 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{70} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{74}{70} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 9 = 630$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{70} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{592}{630}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{630}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $630$. The GCD of $592$ and $630$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 2}{630 \div 2} = \frac{296}{315}$

Answer $\frac{74}{70}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{296}{315}$

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