What is 72/12 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{12} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{72}{12} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{12} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{648}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $48$. The GCD of $648$ and $48$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 24}{48 \div 24} = \frac{27}{2}$

Answer $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{27}{2}$

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