What is 46/88 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{88} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{46}{88} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 8 = 368$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 3 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{88} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{368}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{368}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $368$ and $264$. The GCD of $368$ and $264$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{368 \div 8}{264 \div 8} = \frac{46}{33}$

Answer $\frac{46}{88}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{46}{33}$

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