What is 72/61 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{72}{61}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{61} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{72}{61} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 6 = 366$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{61} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{288}{366}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{288}{366}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $288$ and $366$. The GCD of $288$ and $366$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{288 \div 6}{366 \div 6} = \frac{48}{61}$

Answer $\frac{72}{61}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{48}{61}$

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