What is 74/72 Divided By 1/3

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 3 = 222$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{72} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{222}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{222}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $222$ and $72$. The GCD of $222$ and $72$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{222 \div 6}{72 \div 6} = \frac{37}{12}$

Answer $\frac{74}{72}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{37}{12}$

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