What is 72/88 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{72}{88}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{88} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{72}{88} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{88} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{144}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $616$. The GCD of $144$ and $616$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 8}{616 \div 8} = \frac{18}{77}$

Answer $\frac{72}{88}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{18}{77}$

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