3/4 divide by 3 1/3 as an mixed number or fraction in simplest form

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To divide \( \frac{3}{4} \) by \( 3 \frac{1}{3} \), we first convert the mixed number \( 3 \frac{1}{3} \) into an improper fraction.

  1. Convert \( 3 \frac{1}{3} \) to an improper fraction: \[ 3 \frac{1}{3} = 3 \times 3 + 1 = 9 + 1 = 10 \] So, \[ 3 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{10}{3} \]

  2. Now, perform the division: \[ \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{10}{3} \] Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal: \[ = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{3}{10} \]

  3. Multiply the fractions: \[ = \frac{3 \times 3}{4 \times 10} = \frac{9}{40} \]

  4. The fraction \( \frac{9}{40} \) is already in simplest form.

Therefore, the result of \( \frac{3}{4} \div 3 \frac{1}{3} \) is \( \frac{9}{40} \).