What is 12/99 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{99} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{12}{99} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{99} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{96}{396}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{396}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $396$. The GCD of $96$ and $396$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 12}{396 \div 12} = \frac{8}{33}$

Answer $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{8}{33}$

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