What is 26/72 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{72} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{26}{72} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 3 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{72} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{78}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $648$. The GCD of $78$ and $648$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 6}{648 \div 6} = \frac{13}{108}$

Answer $\frac{26}{72}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{13}{108}$

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