What is 72/76 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{76} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{72}{76} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{76} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{360}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $532$. The GCD of $360$ and $532$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 4}{532 \div 4} = \frac{90}{133}$

Answer $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{90}{133}$

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