What is 52/72 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{72} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{52}{72} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{72} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{208}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $648$. The GCD of $208$ and $648$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 8}{648 \div 8} = \frac{26}{81}$

Answer $\frac{52}{72}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{26}{81}$

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