What is 33/72 Divided By 5/3

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{5}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{5}{3} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{3}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{5}{3} = \frac{99}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{99}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $99$ and $360$. The GCD of $99$ and $360$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{99 \div 9}{360 \div 9} = \frac{11}{40}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{5}{3} = \frac{11}{40}$

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