What is 12/66 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{66} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{12}{66} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{66} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{96}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $132$. The GCD of $96$ and $132$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 12}{132 \div 12} = \frac{8}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{8}{11}$

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