What is 43/66 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{43}{66}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{66} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{43}{66} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 8 = 344$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{66} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{344}{462}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{344}{462}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $344$ and $462$. The GCD of $344$ and $462$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{344 \div 2}{462 \div 2} = \frac{172}{231}$

Answer $\frac{43}{66}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{172}{231}$

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