What is 72/48 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{48} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{72}{48} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 9 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{48} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{576}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $432$. The GCD of $576$ and $432$ is $144$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 144}{432 \div 144} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{72}{48}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{4}{3}$

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