What is 72/52 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{52} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{72}{52} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 7 = 364$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{52} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{216}{364}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{364}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $364$. The GCD of $216$ and $364$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 4}{364 \div 4} = \frac{54}{91}$

Answer $\frac{72}{52}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{54}{91}$

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