What is 72/91 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{91} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{72}{91} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 3 = 273$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{91} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{576}{273}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{273}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $273$. The GCD of $576$ and $273$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 3}{273 \div 3} = \frac{192}{91}$

Answer $\frac{72}{91}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{192}{91}$

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