What is 28/72 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{196}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $144$. The GCD of $196$ and $144$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 4}{144 \div 4} = \frac{49}{36}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{49}{36}$

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