What is 66/72 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{72} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{66}{72} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 8 = 528$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{72} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{528}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{528}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $528$ and $648$. The GCD of $528$ and $648$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{528 \div 24}{648 \div 24} = \frac{22}{27}$

Answer $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{22}{27}$

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