What is 72/50 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{50} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{72}{50} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 4 = 200$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{50} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{216}{200}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{200}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $200$. The GCD of $216$ and $200$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 8}{200 \div 8} = \frac{27}{25}$

Answer $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{27}{25}$

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