Understand the operation: Understand the operation to be performed.We need to divide the fraction(72) by the fraction (38). In mathematical terms, this is written as (72)÷(38).
Convert to multiplication by reciprocal: Convert the division of fractions into multiplication by the reciprocal.To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of (38) is (83).So, (72)÷(38) becomes (72)×(83).
Multiply numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.Now we multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.Numerator: 2×3=6Denominator: 7×8=56So, (72)×(83)=566.
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction, if possible.The fraction (566) can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.6÷2=356÷2=28So, (566) simplifies to (283).
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