What is 54/33 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{54}{33}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{33} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{54}{33} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{33} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{432}{231}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{231}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $231$. The GCD of $432$ and $231$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 3}{231 \div 3} = \frac{144}{77}$

Answer $\frac{54}{33}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{144}{77}$

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