What is 62/72 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{62}{72}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{72} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{62}{72} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{72} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{124}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{124}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $124$ and $648$. The GCD of $124$ and $648$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{124 \div 4}{648 \div 4} = \frac{31}{162}$

Answer $\frac{62}{72}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{31}{162}$

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