What is 72/50 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{50} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{72}{50} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{50} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{648}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $350$. The GCD of $648$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{324}{175}$

Answer $\frac{72}{50}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{324}{175}$

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