What is 72/95 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{95} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{72}{95} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 8 = 760$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{95} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{648}{760}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{760}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $760$. The GCD of $648$ and $760$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 8}{760 \div 8} = \frac{81}{95}$

Answer $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{81}{95}$

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