What is 72/52 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{52} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{72}{52} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{52} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{432}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $52$. The GCD of $432$ and $52$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 4}{52 \div 4} = \frac{108}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{108}{13}$

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