What is 53/72 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{53}{72}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{72} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{53}{72} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 4 = 212$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{72} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{212}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{212}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $212$ and $144$. The GCD of $212$ and $144$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{212 \div 4}{144 \div 4} = \frac{53}{36}$

Answer $\frac{53}{72}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{53}{36}$

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