What is 72/22 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{22} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{72}{22} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 3 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{22} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{144}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $66$. The GCD of $144$ and $66$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 6}{66 \div 6} = \frac{24}{11}$

Answer $\frac{72}{22}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{24}{11}$

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