What is 33/17 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{33}{17}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{17} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{33}{17} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 4 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{17} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{264}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $68$. The GCD of $264$ and $68$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 4}{68 \div 4} = \frac{66}{17}$

Answer $\frac{33}{17}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{66}{17}$

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