What is 22/33 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{22}{33}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{33} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{22}{33} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{33} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{110}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{110}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $110$ and $264$. The GCD of $110$ and $264$ is $22$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{110 \div 22}{264 \div 22} = \frac{5}{12}$

Answer $\frac{22}{33}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{5}{12}$

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