What is 72/34 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{34} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{72}{34} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 5 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{34} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{144}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $170$. The GCD of $144$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{72}{85}$

Answer $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{72}{85}$

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