What is 74/88 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{88} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{74}{88} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 5 = 440$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{88} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{74}{440}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{440}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $440$. The GCD of $74$ and $440$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{440 \div 2} = \frac{37}{220}$

Answer $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{37}{220}$

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