What is 62/72 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{62}{72}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{72} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{62}{72} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 4 = 248$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{72} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{248}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{248}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $248$ and $216$. The GCD of $248$ and $216$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{248 \div 8}{216 \div 8} = \frac{31}{27}$

Answer $\frac{62}{72}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{31}{27}$

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