What is 11/72 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{11}{72}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{72} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{11}{72} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 4 = 44$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{72} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{44}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{44}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $44$ and $72$. The GCD of $44$ and $72$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{44 \div 4}{72 \div 4} = \frac{11}{18}$

Answer $\frac{11}{72}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{11}{18}$

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