What is 72/98 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{72}{98}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{98} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{72}{98} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 6 = 588$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{98} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{648}{588}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{648}{588}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $648$ and $588$. The GCD of $648$ and $588$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{648 \div 12}{588 \div 12} = \frac{54}{49}$

Answer $\frac{72}{98}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{54}{49}$

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