What is 45/33 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{45}{33}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{33} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{45}{33} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{33} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{360}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $99$. The GCD of $360$ and $99$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 9}{99 \div 9} = \frac{40}{11}$

Answer $\frac{45}{33}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{40}{11}$

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