What is 62/38 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{62}{38}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{38} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{62}{38} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 9 = 558$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 7 = 266$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{38} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{558}{266}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{558}{266}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $558$ and $266$. The GCD of $558$ and $266$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{558 \div 2}{266 \div 2} = \frac{279}{133}$

Answer $\frac{62}{38}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{279}{133}$

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