What is 22/72 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{72} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{22}{72} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{72} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{44}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{44}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $44$ and $216$. The GCD of $44$ and $216$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{44 \div 4}{216 \div 4} = \frac{11}{54}$

Answer $\frac{22}{72}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{11}{54}$

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