What is 72/93 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{72}{93}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{93} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{72}{93} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $93 \times 1 = 93$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{93} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{504}{93}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{93}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $93$. The GCD of $504$ and $93$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 3}{93 \div 3} = \frac{168}{31}$

Answer $\frac{72}{93}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{168}{31}$

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