What is 38/72 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{38}{72}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{72} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{38}{72} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{72} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{266}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{266}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $266$ and $144$. The GCD of $266$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{266 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{133}{72}$

Answer $\frac{38}{72}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{133}{72}$

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