What is 74/72 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{72} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{74}{72} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{72} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{518}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $288$. The GCD of $518$ and $288$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{288 \div 2} = \frac{259}{144}$

Answer $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{259}{144}$

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