What is 95/72 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{95}{72}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{95}{72} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{95}{72} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $95 \times 9 = 855$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{95}{72} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{855}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{855}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $855$ and $360$. The GCD of $855$ and $360$ is $45$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{855 \div 45}{360 \div 45} = \frac{19}{8}$

Answer $\frac{95}{72}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{19}{8}$

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