What is 72/99 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{72}{99}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{99} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{72}{99} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 9 = 891$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{99} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{432}{891}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{891}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $891$. The GCD of $432$ and $891$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 27}{891 \div 27} = \frac{16}{33}$

Answer $\frac{72}{99}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{16}{33}$

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