What is 74/88 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{88} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{74}{88} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{88} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{148}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{148}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $148$ and $616$. The GCD of $148$ and $616$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{148 \div 4}{616 \div 4} = \frac{37}{154}$

Answer $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{37}{154}$

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