What is 46/72 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{72} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{46}{72} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 7 = 322$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{72} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{322}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{322}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $322$ and $648$. The GCD of $322$ and $648$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{322 \div 2}{648 \div 2} = \frac{161}{324}$

Answer $\frac{46}{72}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{161}{324}$

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