What is 72/24 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{24} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{72}{24} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{24} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{288}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $144$. The GCD of $288$ and $144$ is $144$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 144}{144 \div 144} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{2}{1}$

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