What is 72/11 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{72}{11}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{11} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{72}{11} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $11 \times 2 = 22$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{11} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{216}{22}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{22}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $22$. The GCD of $216$ and $22$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 2}{22 \div 2} = \frac{108}{11}$

Answer $\frac{72}{11}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{108}{11}$

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