What is 72/75 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{72}{75}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{75} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{72}{75} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 4 = 300$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{75} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{144}{300}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{300}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $300$. The GCD of $144$ and $300$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 12}{300 \div 12} = \frac{12}{25}$

Answer $\frac{72}{75}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{12}{25}$

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