What is 89/12 Divided By 3/2

Solving $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{3}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{12} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{89}{12} \times \frac{2}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{12} \times \frac{3}{2} = \frac{178}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{178}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $178$ and $36$. The GCD of $178$ and $36$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{178 \div 2}{36 \div 2} = \frac{89}{18}$

Answer $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{3}{2} = \frac{89}{18}$

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