What is 72/38 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{72}{38}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{38} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{72}{38} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{38} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{144}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $266$. The GCD of $144$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{72}{133}$

Answer $\frac{72}{38}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{72}{133}$

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