What is 72/24 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{24} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{72}{24} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{24} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{576}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $48$. The GCD of $576$ and $48$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 48}{48 \div 48} = \frac{12}{1}$

Answer $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{12}{1}$

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