What is 60/99 Divided By 3/8

Solving $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{3}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{99} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{60}{99} \times \frac{8}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 8 = 480$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{99} \times \frac{3}{8} = \frac{480}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{480}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $480$ and $297$. The GCD of $480$ and $297$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{480 \div 3}{297 \div 3} = \frac{160}{99}$

Answer $\frac{60}{99}\div\frac{3}{8} = \frac{160}{99}$

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