What is 11/72 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{11}{72}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{11}{72} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{11}{72} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $11 \times 9 = 99$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{11}{72} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{99}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{99}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $99$ and $576$. The GCD of $99$ and $576$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{99 \div 9}{576 \div 9} = \frac{11}{64}$

Answer $\frac{11}{72}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{11}{64}$

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