What is 46/72 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{72} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{46}{72} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{72} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{276}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{276}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $276$ and $144$. The GCD of $276$ and $144$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{276 \div 12}{144 \div 12} = \frac{23}{12}$

Answer $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{23}{12}$

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