What is 33/70 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{33}{70}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{70} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{33}{70} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{70} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{264}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $490$. The GCD of $264$ and $490$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 2}{490 \div 2} = \frac{132}{245}$

Answer $\frac{33}{70}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{132}{245}$

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