What is 72/18 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{18} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{72}{18} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{18} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{72}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $36$. The GCD of $72$ and $36$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 36}{36 \div 36} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{2}{1}$

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