What is 33/72 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 9 = 297$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{297}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{297}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $297$ and $216$. The GCD of $297$ and $216$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{297 \div 27}{216 \div 27} = \frac{11}{8}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{11}{8}$

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