What is 76/72 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{72} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{76}{72} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 9 = 684$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{72} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{684}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{684}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $684$ and $576$. The GCD of $684$ and $576$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{684 \div 36}{576 \div 36} = \frac{19}{16}$

Answer $\frac{76}{72}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{19}{16}$

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