What is 72/24 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{24} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{72}{24} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 8 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{24} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{288}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $192$. The GCD of $288$ and $192$ is $96$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 96}{192 \div 96} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{72}{24}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{3}{2}$

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