What is 62/12 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{62}{12}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{12} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{62}{12} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{12} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{558}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $96$. The GCD of $558$ and $96$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 6}{96 \div 6} = \frac{93}{16}$

Answer $\frac{62}{12}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{93}{16}$

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