Divide the following fractions. Reduce to lowest terms and answer as either a proper fraction or mixed number.

[tex]\[ 33 \div \frac{11}{12} = \][/tex]



Answer :

To divide the number 33 by the fraction [tex]\(\frac{11}{12}\)[/tex], follow these steps:

1. Understand the Division of Fractions: Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

2. Find the Reciprocal of the Fraction: The given fraction is [tex]\(\frac{11}{12}\)[/tex]. The reciprocal of [tex]\(\frac{11}{12}\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\frac{12}{11}\)[/tex].

3. Rewrite the Division as Multiplication:
[tex]\[ 33 \div \frac{11}{12} = 33 \times \frac{12}{11} \][/tex]

4. Perform the Multiplication:
[tex]\[ 33 \times \frac{12}{11} = \frac{33 \times 12}{11} \][/tex]

5. Simplify the Expression:
- Multiply the numerators: [tex]\(33 \times 12 = 396\)[/tex].
- Keep the denominator: [tex]\(11\)[/tex].
Thus, we get:
[tex]\[ \frac{396}{11} \][/tex]

6. Simplify the Fraction: Now, divide 396 by 11.
[tex]\[ 396 \div 11 = 36 \][/tex]
Therefore, [tex]\(\frac{396}{11} = 36\)[/tex].

So, [tex]\(33 \div \frac{11}{12} = 36\)[/tex]. The final answer is:
[tex]\[ 36 \][/tex]