What is 72/85 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{72}{85}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{85} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{85} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{85} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{595}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{72}{595}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $72$ and $595$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{72}{85}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{72}{595}$

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