What is 72/27 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{72}{27}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{27} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{72}{27} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 5 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{27} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{432}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $135$. The GCD of $432$ and $135$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 27}{135 \div 27} = \frac{16}{5}$

Answer $\frac{72}{27}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{16}{5}$

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