What is 34/72 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{72} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{34}{72} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{72} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{68}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $504$. The GCD of $68$ and $504$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{504 \div 4} = \frac{17}{126}$

Answer $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{17}{126}$

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