What is 72/52 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{52} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{72}{52} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{52} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{576}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $104$. The GCD of $576$ and $104$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 8}{104 \div 8} = \frac{72}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{72}{13}$

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