What is 72/22 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{22} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{72}{22} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 7 = 154$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{22} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{648}{154}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{154}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $154$. The GCD of $648$ and $154$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 2}{154 \div 2} = \frac{324}{77}$

Answer $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{324}{77}$

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