What is 72/62 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{72}{62}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{62} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{72}{62} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 4 = 248$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{62} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{504}{248}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{248}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $248$. The GCD of $504$ and $248$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 8}{248 \div 8} = \frac{63}{31}$

Answer $\frac{72}{62}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{63}{31}$

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