What is 72/18 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{18} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{72}{18} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{18} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{72}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $144$. The GCD of $72$ and $144$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 72}{144 \div 72} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{72}{18}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{2}$

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