What is 33/57 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{33}{57}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{57} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{33}{57} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 3 = 171$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{57} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{264}{171}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{171}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $171$. The GCD of $264$ and $171$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 3}{171 \div 3} = \frac{88}{57}$

Answer $\frac{33}{57}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{88}{57}$

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