What is 62/28 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{62}{28}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{28} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{62}{28} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{28} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{558}{56}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{56}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $56$. The GCD of $558$ and $56$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 2}{56 \div 2} = \frac{279}{28}$

Answer $\frac{62}{28}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{279}{28}$

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