What is 33/72 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{72} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{33}{72} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{72} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{231}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{231}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $231$ and $648$. The GCD of $231$ and $648$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{231 \div 3}{648 \div 3} = \frac{77}{216}$

Answer $\frac{33}{72}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{77}{216}$

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