What is 72/46 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{72}{46}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{46} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{72}{46} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{46} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{432}{414}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{414}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $414$. The GCD of $432$ and $414$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 18}{414 \div 18} = \frac{24}{23}$

Answer $\frac{72}{46}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{24}{23}$

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