What is 34/72 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{72} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{34}{72} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 1 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{72} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{34}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $360$. The GCD of $34$ and $360$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{360 \div 2} = \frac{17}{180}$

Answer $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{17}{180}$

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