Question

16x = 72
rewrite fractions
x = \frac{72}{16}
enter the result.
x =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the fraction

To simplify $\frac{72}{16}$, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 72 and 16. The GCD of 72 and 16 is 8.
We divide both the numerator and the denominator by 8: $\frac{72\div8}{16\div8}=\frac{9}{2}$.

Step2: Convert to decimal (optional, but $\frac{9}{2}$ is 4.5)

$\frac{9}{2} = 4.5$

Answer:

$\frac{9}{2}$ (or 4.5)