What is 34/72 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{72} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{34}{72} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{72} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{136}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{136}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $136$ and $648$. The GCD of $136$ and $648$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{136 \div 8}{648 \div 8} = \frac{17}{81}$

Answer $\frac{34}{72}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{17}{81}$

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