What is 72/50 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{50} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{50} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 3 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{50} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{432}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $150$. The GCD of $432$ and $150$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 6}{150 \div 6} = \frac{72}{25}$

Answer $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{25}$

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