What is 72/57 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{72}{57}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{57} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{72}{57} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 9 = 513$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{57} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{72}{513}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{513}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $513$. The GCD of $72$ and $513$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 9}{513 \div 9} = \frac{8}{57}$

Answer $\frac{72}{57}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{8}{57}$

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