What is 72/88 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{72}{88}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{88} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{72}{88} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 7 = 616$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{88} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{648}{616}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{616}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $616$. The GCD of $648$ and $616$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 8}{616 \div 8} = \frac{81}{77}$

Answer $\frac{72}{88}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{81}{77}$

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