What is 12/33 Divided By 8/2

Solving $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{8}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{33} \div \frac{8}{2} = \frac{12}{33} \times \frac{2}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{33} \times \frac{8}{2} = \frac{24}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $264$. The GCD of $24$ and $264$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 24}{264 \div 24} = \frac{1}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{8}{2} = \frac{1}{11}$

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