What is 72/62 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{72}{62}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{62} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{72}{62} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 6 = 372$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{62} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{216}{372}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{372}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $372$. The GCD of $216$ and $372$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 12}{372 \div 12} = \frac{18}{31}$

Answer $\frac{72}{62}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{18}{31}$

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