What is 57/99 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{57}{99}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{99} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{57}{99} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 8 = 456$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{99} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{456}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{456}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $456$ and $297$. The GCD of $456$ and $297$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{456 \div 3}{297 \div 3} = \frac{152}{99}$

Answer $\frac{57}{99}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{152}{99}$

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