What is 66/72 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{72} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{66}{72} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{72} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{594}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{594}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $594$ and $432$. The GCD of $594$ and $432$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{594 \div 54}{432 \div 54} = \frac{11}{8}$

Answer $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{11}{8}$

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