What is 72/83 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{72}{83}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{83} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{72}{83} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 4 = 332$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{83} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{216}{332}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{332}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $332$. The GCD of $216$ and $332$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 4}{332 \div 4} = \frac{54}{83}$

Answer $\frac{72}{83}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{54}{83}$

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