What is 72/57 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{72}{57}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{57} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{57} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 4 = 228$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{57} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{228}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{228}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $228$. The GCD of $72$ and $228$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 12}{228 \div 12} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{72}{57}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{6}{19}$

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