What is 74/72 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{72} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{74}{72} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 7 = 518$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{72} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{518}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{518}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $518$ and $360$. The GCD of $518$ and $360$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{518 \div 2}{360 \div 2} = \frac{259}{180}$

Answer $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{259}{180}$

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