What is 72/26 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{72}{26}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{26} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{72}{26} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{26} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{648}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $26$. The GCD of $648$ and $26$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 2}{26 \div 2} = \frac{324}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{26}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{324}{13}$

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