What is 72/48 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{48} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{72}{48} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{48} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{576}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $336$. The GCD of $576$ and $336$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 48}{336 \div 48} = \frac{12}{7}$

Answer $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{12}{7}$

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