What is 72/70 Divided By 1/9

Solving $\frac{72}{70}\div\frac{1}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{70} \div \frac{1}{9} = \frac{72}{70} \times \frac{9}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{70} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{648}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $70$. The GCD of $648$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{324}{35}$

Answer $\frac{72}{70}\div\frac{1}{9} = \frac{324}{35}$

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