What is 48/72 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{72} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{48}{72} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{72} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{432}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $144$. The GCD of $432$ and $144$ is $144$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 144}{144 \div 144} = \frac{3}{1}$

Answer $\frac{48}{72}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{3}{1}$

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