What is 33/72 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 4 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 8 = 576$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{132}{576}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{576}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $576$. The GCD of $132$ and $576$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 12}{576 \div 12} = \frac{11}{48}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{11}{48}$

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