What is 28/72 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{168}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $72$. The GCD of $168$ and $72$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 24}{72 \div 24} = \frac{7}{3}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{7}{3}$

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