What is 72/34 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{34} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{72}{34} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{34} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{216}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $68$. The GCD of $216$ and $68$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 4}{68 \div 4} = \frac{54}{17}$

Answer $\frac{72}{34}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{54}{17}$

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