What is 81/72 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{81}{72}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{81}{72} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{81}{72} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $81 \times 3 = 243$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{81}{72} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{243}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{243}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $243$ and $648$. The GCD of $243$ and $648$ is $81$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{243 \div 81}{648 \div 81} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{81}{72}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{3}{8}$

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