What is 33/39 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{33}{39}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{39} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{33}{39} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{39} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{231}{78}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{231}{78}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $231$ and $78$. The GCD of $231$ and $78$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{231 \div 3}{78 \div 3} = \frac{77}{26}$

Answer $\frac{33}{39}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{77}{26}$

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