What is 72/48 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{48} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{72}{48} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 8 = 384$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{48} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{72}{384}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{384}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $384$. The GCD of $72$ and $384$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 24}{384 \div 24} = \frac{3}{16}$

Answer $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{3}{16}$

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