What is 62/72 Divided By 4/3

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 3 = 186$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{72} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{186}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{186}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $186$ and $288$. The GCD of $186$ and $288$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{186 \div 6}{288 \div 6} = \frac{31}{48}$

Answer $\frac{62}{72}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{31}{48}$

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