What is 12/33 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{33} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{12}{33} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{33} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{12}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $264$. The GCD of $12$ and $264$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{264 \div 12} = \frac{1}{22}$

Answer $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{1}{22}$

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