What is 75/72 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{75}{72}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{72} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{75}{72} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{72} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{600}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{600}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $600$ and $288$. The GCD of $600$ and $288$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{600 \div 24}{288 \div 24} = \frac{25}{12}$

Answer $\frac{75}{72}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{25}{12}$

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