What is 72/12 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{12} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{72}{12} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{12} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{576}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $36$. The GCD of $576$ and $36$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 36}{36 \div 36} = \frac{16}{1}$

Answer $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{16}{1}$

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