What is 33/72 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{231}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{231}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $231$ and $72$. The GCD of $231$ and $72$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{231 \div 3}{72 \div 3} = \frac{77}{24}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{77}{24}$

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