What is 52/72 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{72} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{52}{72} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{72} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{156}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $288$. The GCD of $156$ and $288$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{288 \div 12} = \frac{13}{24}$

Answer $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{13}{24}$

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