What is 72/66 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{72}{66}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{66} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{66} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{66} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{462}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{462}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $462$. The GCD of $72$ and $462$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 6}{462 \div 6} = \frac{12}{77}$

Answer $\frac{72}{66}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{12}{77}$

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