What is 74/72 Divided By 7/5

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 5 = 370$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{72} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{370}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{370}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $370$ and $504$. The GCD of $370$ and $504$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{370 \div 2}{504 \div 2} = \frac{185}{252}$

Answer $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{185}{252}$

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