What is 72/18 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{18} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{72}{18} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{18} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{144}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $126$. The GCD of $144$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{8}{7}$

Answer $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{8}{7}$

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