What is 74/98 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{74}{98}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{98} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{74}{98} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 8 = 592$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 3 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{98} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{592}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{592}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $592$ and $294$. The GCD of $592$ and $294$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{592 \div 2}{294 \div 2} = \frac{296}{147}$

Answer $\frac{74}{98}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{296}{147}$

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