What is 74/85 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{74}{85}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{85} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{74}{85} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 3 = 255$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{85} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{74}{255}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{74}{255}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $74$ and $255$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{74}{85}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{74}{255}$

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