What is 72/18 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{18} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{72}{18} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{18} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{288}{18}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{18}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $18$. The GCD of $288$ and $18$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 18}{18 \div 18} = \frac{16}{1}$

Answer $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{16}{1}$

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