What is 45/66 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{45}{66}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{66} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{45}{66} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 8 = 360$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{66} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{360}{462}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{360}{462}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $360$ and $462$. The GCD of $360$ and $462$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{360 \div 6}{462 \div 6} = \frac{60}{77}$

Answer $\frac{45}{66}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{60}{77}$

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