What is 72/28 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{72}{28}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{28} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{72}{28} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 4 = 112$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{28} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{504}{112}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{112}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $112$. The GCD of $504$ and $112$ is $56$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 56}{112 \div 56} = \frac{9}{2}$

Answer $\frac{72}{28}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{9}{2}$

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