Solve the Division Problem: Calculate 74:8

Question

$74:8=$

00:00 Solve

00:03 We'll use the distributive law

00:07 We'll break down 74 into 72 plus 2

00:11 We'll divide each factor separately

00:21 We'll solve each division and then sum

00:30 And this is the solution to the question

In order to simplify the resolution process, we begin by breaking down the number 74 into a smaller addition exercise with numbers divisible by 8:

$(72+2):8=$

We then divide each of the terms within the parentheses by 8:

$(\frac{72}{8})+(\frac{2}{8})=$

We solve each of the exercises inside of the parentheses:

$9+\frac{2}{8}=$

Lastly we reduce the numerator and the denominator of the fraction by 2:

$9+\frac{1}{4}=9\frac{1}{4}$

$9\frac{1}{4}$