What is 72/91 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{91} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{72}{91} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 2 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{91} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{504}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $182$. The GCD of $504$ and $182$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 14}{182 \div 14} = \frac{36}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{36}{13}$

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