What is 72/42 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{72}{42}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{42} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{42} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{42} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $168$. The GCD of $72$ and $168$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 24}{168 \div 24} = \frac{3}{7}$

Answer $\frac{72}{42}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{3}{7}$

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