Write Problem: Write down the problem.We have the division of two fractions: (43)÷(73).
Convert to Multiplication: Convert the division of fractions into multiplication.To divide by a fraction, we multiply by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of (73) is (37).So, (43)÷(73) becomes (43)×(37).
Multiply Numerators: Multiply the numerators.Multiply the numerators of the fractions: 3×7=21.
Multiply Denominators: Multiply the denominators.Multiply the denominators of the fractions: 4×3=12.
Write as Fraction: Write the result as a fraction.Combine the results of steps 3 and 4 to form a new fraction: 1221.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction.The fraction 1221 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3.21÷3=7 and 12÷3=4.So, 1221 simplifies to 47.
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