What is 72/48 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{48} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{72}{48} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{48} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{432}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $192$. The GCD of $432$ and $192$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 48}{192 \div 48} = \frac{9}{4}$

Answer $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{9}{4}$

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