What is 76/72 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{72} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{76}{72} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{72} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{684}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $144$. The GCD of $684$ and $144$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 36}{144 \div 36} = \frac{19}{4}$

Answer $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{19}{4}$

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