What is 34/72 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{72} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{34}{72} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{72} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{68}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $648$. The GCD of $68$ and $648$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{648 \div 4} = \frac{17}{162}$

Answer $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{17}{162}$

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