What is 33/18 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{33}{18}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{18} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{33}{18} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{18} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{231}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{231}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $231$ and $144$. The GCD of $231$ and $144$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{231 \div 3}{144 \div 3} = \frac{77}{48}$

Answer $\frac{33}{18}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{77}{48}$

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