What is 72/74 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{72}{74}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{74} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{72}{74} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 3 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{74} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{216}{74}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{74}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $74$. The GCD of $216$ and $74$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 2}{74 \div 2} = \frac{108}{37}$

Answer $\frac{72}{74}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{108}{37}$

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