What is 72/35 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{72}{35}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{35} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{72}{35} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{35} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{144}{245}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{144}{245}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $144$ and $245$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{72}{35}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{144}{245}$

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