What is 22/72 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{72} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{22}{72} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 6 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{72} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{132}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $504$. The GCD of $132$ and $504$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 12}{504 \div 12} = \frac{11}{42}$

Answer $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{11}{42}$

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