What is 33/66 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{33}{66}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{66} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{33}{66} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{66} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{264}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $198$. The GCD of $264$ and $198$ is $66$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 66}{198 \div 66} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{33}{66}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{4}{3}$

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