What is 72/76 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{76} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{72}{76} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{76} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{216}{684}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{684}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $684$. The GCD of $216$ and $684$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 36}{684 \div 36} = \frac{6}{19}$

Answer $\frac{72}{76}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{6}{19}$

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