What is 89/12 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{12} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{89}{12} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 9 = 801$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{12} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{801}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{801}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $801$ and $84$. The GCD of $801$ and $84$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{801 \div 3}{84 \div 3} = \frac{267}{28}$

Answer $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{267}{28}$

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