What is 28/72 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{112}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{112}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $112$ and $72$. The GCD of $112$ and $72$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{112 \div 8}{72 \div 8} = \frac{14}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{14}{9}$

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