What is 66/72 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{72} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{66}{72} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{72} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{594}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{594}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $594$ and $504$. The GCD of $594$ and $504$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{594 \div 18}{504 \div 18} = \frac{33}{28}$

Answer $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{33}{28}$

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