What is 72/22 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{22} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{72}{22} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 4 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{22} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{576}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $88$. The GCD of $576$ and $88$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 8}{88 \div 8} = \frac{72}{11}$

Answer $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{72}{11}$

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