What is 28/72 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{56}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{56}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $56$ and $288$. The GCD of $56$ and $288$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{56 \div 8}{288 \div 8} = \frac{7}{36}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{7}{36}$

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