What is 89/72 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{89}{72}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{72} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{89}{72} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 9 = 801$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{72} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{801}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{801}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $801$ and $504$. The GCD of $801$ and $504$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{801 \div 9}{504 \div 9} = \frac{89}{56}$

Answer $\frac{89}{72}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{89}{56}$

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