What is 72/52 Divided By 3/4

Solving $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{3}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{52} \div \frac{3}{4} = \frac{72}{52} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{52} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{288}{156}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{156}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $156$. The GCD of $288$ and $156$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 12}{156 \div 12} = \frac{24}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{3}{4} = \frac{24}{13}$

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