What is 53/72 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{53}{72}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{72} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{53}{72} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{72} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{212}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $72$. The GCD of $212$ and $72$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 4}{72 \div 4} = \frac{53}{18}$

Answer $\frac{53}{72}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{53}{18}$

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