What is 72/35 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{72}{35}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{35} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{72}{35} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 6 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{35} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{648}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $210$. The GCD of $648$ and $210$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 6}{210 \div 6} = \frac{108}{35}$

Answer $\frac{72}{35}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{108}{35}$

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