What is 72/12 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{12} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{72}{12} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{12} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{144}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $108$. The GCD of $144$ and $108$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 36}{108 \div 36} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{72}{12}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{4}{3}$

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