What is 72/43 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{72}{43}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{43} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{72}{43} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{43} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{288}{387}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{387}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $387$. The GCD of $288$ and $387$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 9}{387 \div 9} = \frac{32}{43}$

Answer $\frac{72}{43}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{32}{43}$

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