What is 46/72 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{72} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{46}{72} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{72} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{414}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{414}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $414$ and $216$. The GCD of $414$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{414 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{23}{12}$

Answer $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{23}{12}$

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