What is 72/95 Divided By 9/8

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{95} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{576}{855}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{576}{855}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $576$ and $855$. The GCD of $576$ and $855$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{576 \div 9}{855 \div 9} = \frac{64}{95}$

Answer $\frac{72}{95}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{64}{95}$

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