What is 74/72 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{72} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{74}{72} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{72} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{74}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $288$. The GCD of $74$ and $288$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{288 \div 2} = \frac{37}{144}$

Answer $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{37}{144}$

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