What is 72/95 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{95} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{72}{95} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 3 = 285$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{95} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{504}{285}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{285}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $285$. The GCD of $504$ and $285$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 3}{285 \div 3} = \frac{168}{95}$

Answer $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{168}{95}$

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