What is 28/72 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{72} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{28}{72} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{72} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{140}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $648$. The GCD of $140$ and $648$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 4}{648 \div 4} = \frac{35}{162}$

Answer $\frac{28}{72}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{35}{162}$

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