What is 72/66 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{72}{66}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{66} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{72}{66} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{66} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{504}{594}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{594}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $594$. The GCD of $504$ and $594$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 18}{594 \div 18} = \frac{28}{33}$

Answer $\frac{72}{66}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{28}{33}$

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