What is 22/72 Divided By 6/5

Solving $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{6}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{72} \div \frac{6}{5} = \frac{22}{72} \times \frac{5}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{72} \times \frac{6}{5} = \frac{110}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{110}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $110$ and $432$. The GCD of $110$ and $432$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{110 \div 2}{432 \div 2} = \frac{55}{216}$

Answer $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{6}{5} = \frac{55}{216}$

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