What is 76/72 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{72} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{76}{72} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{72} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{608}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{608}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $608$ and $288$. The GCD of $608$ and $288$ is $32$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{608 \div 32}{288 \div 32} = \frac{19}{9}$

Answer $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{19}{9}$

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