What is 19/72 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{19}{72}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{19}{72} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{19}{72} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $19 \times 6 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{19}{72} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{114}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $360$. The GCD of $114$ and $360$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 6}{360 \div 6} = \frac{19}{60}$

Answer $\frac{19}{72}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{19}{60}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,