What is 72/95 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{95} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{72}{95} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 2 = 190$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{95} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{288}{190}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{190}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $190$. The GCD of $288$ and $190$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 2}{190 \div 2} = \frac{144}{95}$

Answer $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{144}{95}$

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