What is 72/48 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{48} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{48} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{48} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $336$. The GCD of $72$ and $336$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 24}{336 \div 24} = \frac{3}{14}$

Answer $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{3}{14}$

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