What is 74/88 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{88} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{74}{88} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{88} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{296}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{296}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $296$ and $616$. The GCD of $296$ and $616$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{296 \div 8}{616 \div 8} = \frac{37}{77}$

Answer $\frac{74}{88}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{37}{77}$

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