What is 91/72 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{91}{72}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{91}{72} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{91}{72} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $91 \times 9 = 819$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{91}{72} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{819}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{819}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $819$ and $144$. The GCD of $819$ and $144$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{819 \div 9}{144 \div 9} = \frac{91}{16}$

Answer $\frac{91}{72}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{91}{16}$

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