What is 72/76 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{76} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{72}{76} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{76} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{576}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $532$. The GCD of $576$ and $532$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 4}{532 \div 4} = \frac{144}{133}$

Answer $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{144}{133}$

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