What is 72/91 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{91} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{91} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 4 = 364$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{91} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{72}{364}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{364}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $364$. The GCD of $72$ and $364$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 4}{364 \div 4} = \frac{18}{91}$

Answer $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{18}{91}$

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