What is 33/72 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{66}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $216$. The GCD of $66$ and $216$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 6}{216 \div 6} = \frac{11}{36}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{11}{36}$

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