What is 72/38 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{72}{38}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{38} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{72}{38} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 9 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{38} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{360}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $342$. The GCD of $360$ and $342$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 18}{342 \div 18} = \frac{20}{19}$

Answer $\frac{72}{38}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{20}{19}$

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