What is 72/26 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{72}{26}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{26} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{72}{26} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 7 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{26} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{432}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $182$. The GCD of $432$ and $182$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 2}{182 \div 2} = \frac{216}{91}$

Answer $\frac{72}{26}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{216}{91}$

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