What is 28/12 Divided By 3/2

Answer: 2812÷32\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{3}{2} = 149\frac{14}{9}

Solving 2812÷32\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{3}{2}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

2812÷32=2812×23\frac{28}{12} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{28}{12} \times \frac{2}{3}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 28×2=5628 \times 2 = 56
  • Multiply the Denominators: 12×3=3612 \times 3 = 36
  • Form the New Fraction: 2812×32=5636\frac{28}{12} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{56}{36}

Let's Simplify 5636\frac{56}{36}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 5656 and 3636. The GCD of 5656 and 3636 is 44.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:56÷436÷4=149\frac{56 \div 4}{36 \div 4} = \frac{14}{9}

Answer 2812÷32=149\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{14}{9}


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