What is 89/72 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{89}{72}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{72} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{89}{72} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 1 = 89$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{72} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{89}{360}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{89}{360}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $89$ and $360$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{89}{72}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{89}{360}$

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