What is 54/72 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{72} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{54}{72} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 6 = 324$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{72} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{324}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{324}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $324$ and $648$. The GCD of $324$ and $648$ is $324$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{324 \div 324}{648 \div 324} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$

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