What is 98/72 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{72} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{98}{72} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{72} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{882}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{882}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $882$ and $216$. The GCD of $882$ and $216$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{882 \div 18}{216 \div 18} = \frac{49}{12}$

Answer $\frac{98}{72}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{49}{12}$

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