What is 33/99 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{33}{99}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{99} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{33}{99} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 8 = 264$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 5 = 495$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{99} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{264}{495}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{264}{495}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $264$ and $495$. The GCD of $264$ and $495$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{264 \div 33}{495 \div 33} = \frac{8}{15}$

Answer $\frac{33}{99}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{8}{15}$

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