What is 72/89 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{72}{89}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{89} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{72}{89} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 1 = 89$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{89} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{432}{89}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{432}{89}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $432$ and $89$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{72}{89}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{432}{89}$

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