What is 28/43 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{28}{43}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{43} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{28}{43} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{43} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{252}{86}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{86}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $86$. The GCD of $252$ and $86$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 2}{86 \div 2} = \frac{126}{43}$

Answer $\frac{28}{43}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{126}{43}$

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