What is 46/72 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{72} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{46}{72} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{72} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{322}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $144$. The GCD of $322$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{161}{72}$

Answer $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{161}{72}$

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