What is 28/72 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 3 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{84}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $432$. The GCD of $84$ and $432$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 12}{432 \div 12} = \frac{7}{36}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{7}{36}$

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